Explore the Family Name Sarasin
The meaning of Sarasin
French: variant of Sarrazin ‘Saracen’ and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Louis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sarasin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sarasin saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,289 but dropped to 52,851 in the year 2010, indicating a 1.07% decrease. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 373 in 2000 to 392 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.09%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #52,851 | -1.07% |
| Count | 373 | 392 | 5.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarasin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift over the same decade. While there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity with the surname Sarasin in 2000, by 2010 they made up 1.28% of those with the name. The percentage of individuals who identify as White increased slightly from 93.57% to 95.92%. Conversely, the data shows a decline in the Hispanic population bearing this surname, dropping from 4.29% to 2.55%, which is a 40.56% decrease. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.57% | 95.92% | 2.51% |
| Hispanic | 4.29% | 2.55% | -40.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |