Explore the Family Name Sarin

The meaning of Sarin

Indian: Khatri and Sikh name based on the name of a subdivision of the Khatri community. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Madhu, Ajay, Rani, Vinod, Vivek, Amrit, Apurva, Arun, Ashok, Dalip, Dhirendra, Harish.

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

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sarin has seen slight shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sarin was ranked 39,824th in popularity, with 519 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 40,432nd, even though the actual count of people named Sarin increased to 541. This represents a growth of 4.24% over the decade. The proportion of individuals named Sarin per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26%, reflecting the overall population growth during this period.

20002010Change
Rank#39,824#40,432-1.53%
Count5195414.24%
Proportion per 100k0.190.18-5.26%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarin

As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Sarin identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 58.96% to 63.22%. There was a minor increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 3.85% to 3.88%. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of people identifying as White, from 33.33% to 29.94%. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw a decrease from 2.70% to 2.22%. It's important to note that no individuals with the surname Sarin identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander58.96%63.22%7.23%
White33.33%29.94%-10.17%
Two or More Races3.85%3.88%0.78%
Hispanic2.7%2.22%-17.78%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%