Explore the Family Name Sarazen
The meaning of Sarazen
Altered form of French Sarrazin ‘Saracen’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sarazen in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sarazen has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,905th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had risen slightly to 72,771st place, representing a change of 0.18%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.66% during this decade, from 248 to 267 people. However, the proportion of people with the surname Sarazen per 100k population remained static at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #72,771 | 0.18% |
| Count | 248 | 267 | 7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarazen
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Sarazen, also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 95.56% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.26% by 2010. Over the same period, there was an introduction of diversity, with 2.25% identifying as Black and another 2.25% identifying as Hispanic by 2010. Additionally, 1.87% reported having two or more ethnic identities. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.26% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.25% | -7.02% |
| Black | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |