Explore the Family Name Sarat
The meaning of Sarat
1. Polish: unexplained. 2. Hispanic (Guatemala): variant of Sárate (see Sarat).
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How common is the last name Sarat in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sarat saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 99,725th most popular, but by 2010 it had climbed to 64,891st, an upward change of almost 35%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased substantially, from 168 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, representing an increase of over 82%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also rose by approximately 67% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #64,891 | 34.93% |
| Count | 168 | 306 | 82.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.1 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarat
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sarat based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Sarat identified as White decreased by about 41%, from 50% to just under 30%. Simultaneously, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of approximately 42%, moving from 44.64% to 63.4%. The portion identifying as Black declined slightly, from nearly 3% to 1.63%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which hadn't been represented in 2000, accounted for 4.25% in 2010. There was no reported change for those identifying as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.64% | 63.4% | 42.03% |
| White | 50% | 29.74% | -40.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.25% | 0% |
| Black | 2.98% | 1.63% | -45.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |