Explore the Family Name Sarazin
The meaning of Sarazin
French: variant of Sarrazin ‘Saracen’. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse, Benoit, Emile, Gilles, Jean Guy, Laurent, Laurier, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Sarazin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sarazin saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dipping 0.69 spots in rank from 42,289 to 42,579. The count, however, increased by 5.38% from 483 to 509 bearers of the name. Consequently, the proportion of those with the Sarazin surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 5.56% from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #42,579 | -0.69% |
| Count | 483 | 509 | 5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarazin
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Sarazin surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, it's predominantly tied to White ethnicity, although there has been a small dip of 3.08% from 96.69% in 2000 to 93.71% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black or having two or more races also carry the Sarazin name, with these groups seeing the most significant changes over the decade. Black representation rose dramatically by 116.55% from 1.45% to 3.14%, while the percentage of those claiming two or more races grew by 13.46%. For the first time in 2010, Hispanics were represented under this surname, albeit at a low 1.57%. Notably, there were no instances of the Sarazin surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 93.71% | -3.08% |
| Black | 1.45% | 3.14% | 116.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.18% | 13.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |