Explore the Family Name Sardinha
The meaning of Sardinha
Portuguese: from sardinha ‘sardine’, a metonymic occupational name for a sardine seller, or possibly a nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Mario, Aurelio, Carlos, Casimiro, Domingos, Ferando, Jaime, Juan, Luiz, Palmira. Portuguese Joao.
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How common is the last name Sardinha in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sardinha saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sardinha was ranked as the 37,688th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up slightly to 37,591st place. This represents a change in rank by 0.26%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased over the decade from 555 to 592, a growth of 6.67%. However, the proportion of Sardinha per 100,000 people decreased by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #37,591 | 0.26% |
| Count | 555 | 592 | 6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sardinha
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Sardinha shows changes over the same period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, among those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, there was an increase of nearly 15%, from 5.59% in 2000 to 6.42% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also rose slightly, from 8.29% to 8.61%. On the other hand, the percentage of those self-identifying as White dropped slightly from 79.10% to 76.52%. The Hispanic representation saw considerable growth, increasing from 5.41% to 7.09%. The percentage of those identifying as Black declined from 1.62% to 1.35%. There were no changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 76.52% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 8.29% | 8.61% | 3.86% |
| Hispanic | 5.41% | 7.09% | 31.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.59% | 6.42% | 14.85% |
| Black | 1.62% | 1.35% | -16.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |