Explore the Family Name Sark
The meaning of Sark
English and Scottish: unexplained. In Scotland and northern England, it may be a nickname from the regional word sark ‘chemise, undershirt’, or a else a topographic name from the river Sark which forms part of the national boundary near Carlisle. Nothing has been found to link it to the island of Sark. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Sark in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sark has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The census data reveals that the rank of this surname jumped from 57,705 in 2000 to 56,836 in 2010, marking a 1.51% change. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 330 to 359 during the same decade, signifying an 8.79% increase. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Sark remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #56,836 | 1.51% |
| Count | 330 | 359 | 8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sark
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sark, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a minimal change over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease of 0.10% in this category. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.52% to 2.51%, marking a significant 65.13% change. There was a decrease in the number of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping by 8.02%. In contrast, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Similarly, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.52% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 94.15% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.51% | 65.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.12% | 1.95% | -8.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |