Explore the Family Name Sarasua
The meaning of Sarasua
Basque: variant of Zarazua.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sarasua in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sarasua" saw an increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Sarasua was ranked 134,929th most common surname, with a count of 115 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, the ranking improved to 128,249th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 133 instances per 100,000 people. This represents a 4.95 percent improvement in rank and a 15.65 percent increase in prevalence over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,929 | #128,249 | 4.95% |
| Count | 115 | 133 | 15.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarasua
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sarasua, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a rather diverse distribution. The Hispanic community represented the largest proportion with 56.52 percent in 2000, which increased to 58.65 percent by 2010. The White community represented the next largest group, though it decreased slightly from 25.22 percent in 2000 to 24.81 percent in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander community also had a presence, increasing marginally from 14.78 percent to 15.04 percent over the decade. No significant change was observed for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.52% | 58.65% | 3.77% |
| White | 25.22% | 24.81% | -1.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.78% | 15.04% | 1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |