Explore the Family Name Saris
The meaning of Saris
Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Sesaris, derived from Latin Caesarius, a Christian saint’s name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Saris saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Saris was ranked as the 77,742nd most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 it fell slightly to the 79,075th spot, showing a decline of 1.71%. However, the actual count of people with the Saris surname increased by 5.24% from 229 in 2000 to 241 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #79,075 | -1.71% |
| Count | 229 | 241 | 5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saris
In terms of its ethnic identity, the surname Saris is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 81.66% of those bearing the surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 78.01% in 2010. During the same time period, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals with the Saris surname who identified as Hispanic, rising from 13.97% in 2000 to 19.50% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the Saris surname amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.66% | 78.01% | -4.47% |
| Hispanic | 13.97% | 19.5% | 39.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |