Explore the Family Name Sarda

The meaning of Sarda

1. Italian: from the feminine form of Sardo or from sarda ‘(large) sardine’ (compare Sardina), either a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a seller of sardines. 2. Catalan (Sardà): variant of Cerdà (see Cerda). 3. Indian: from the female personal name based on Sanskrit sharada ‘lute’; the lute (musical instrument) is associated with the goddess Durga.

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How common is the last name Sarda in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sarda" significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,958, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 61,899, a noteworthy increase of 22.59%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also went up, as evident by the count which escalated from 221 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, signifying a 46.61% growth. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the "Sarda" surname per 100,000 people also rose by 37.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#79,958#61,89922.59%
Count22132446.61%
Proportion per 100k0.080.1137.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarda

As for the ethnicity associated with the surname "Sarda," according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander holders of the surname increased substantially by 48.83%, rising from 29.86% to 44.44%. However, the percentage of Sardas with White or Hispanic ethnic identities saw a decrease over the same period by 23.68% and 15.57% respectively. The proportion identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 3.17% to 2.16%, marking a decline of 31.86%. There were no recorded individuals with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among the "Sarda" surname holders during both census years.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander29.86%44.44%48.83%
White38.01%29.01%-23.68%
Hispanic28.51%24.07%-15.57%
Two or More Races3.17%2.16%-31.86%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%