Explore the Family Name Sarna
The meaning of Sarna
1. Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name of unexplained etymology. 2. Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from Polish sarna ‘roe deer’, applied as a Polish nickname or Jewish artificial surname. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Anupama, Arun, Chander, Gautam, Gursharan, Nand, Naveen, Sita, Sushil, Vandana, Vijay, Vikas. Polish Mieczyslaw, Casimir, Karol, Tadeusz, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Sarna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sarna" saw a slight fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,903rd most popular name in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 24,838th position, marking a decrease of approximately 3.91%. However, the overall count of people with the surname Sarna increased marginally from 986 in 2000 to 1,002 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.62%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease of 8.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,903 | #24,838 | -3.91% |
| Count | 986 | 1,002 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarna
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sarna", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White (86.61%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (10.65%) and Hispanic (1.83%). A very small percentage claimed two or more ethnicities (0.71%), while none identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the number of individuals identifying as White decreased to 79.64%, a drop of about 8.05%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 36.81%, reaching 14.57%. The most notable change was seen within the Hispanic group, which experienced a remarkable increase of 123.50% to reach 4.09% of all Sarnas. Individuals claiming two or more ethnicities also rose to 1.10%, indicating a 54.93% growth. The numbers for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same, with no recorded individuals identifying with these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.61% | 79.64% | -8.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.65% | 14.57% | 36.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 4.09% | 123.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.1% | 54.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |