Explore the Family Name Sarrazin
The meaning of Sarrazin
French: nickname for someone of swarthy appearance or for an unruly person, or for someone who had taken part in a Crusade, from Old French Sarasin ‘Saracen’. This ethnic name came into French via Latin and Greek from a Semitic term, perhaps from Arabic sharq ‘sunrise, east’. Compare Sarasin, Sarazen, and Sarazin. History: Nicolas Sarrazin/Sarazin from Paris, France, married Marie-Catherine Blondeau in Charlesbourg, QC, in 1680. — This surname is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Yves, Etienne, Fernand, Gilles, Pierre, Serge, Yvon. German Hubertus, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Sarrazin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sarrazin saw a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 47,735 but by 2010 it had improved to 45,495, showing a 4.69% change in its popularity ranking. The count of individuals bearing this last name also increased from 417 to 470 within that decade, marking a 12.71% growth. Overall, the proportion of people named Sarrazin out of every 100,000 US residents slightly grew from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, indicating a 6.67% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #45,495 | 4.69% |
| Count | 417 | 470 | 12.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarrazin
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sarrazin based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some significant shifts observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 88.49% to 85.32%. There was no representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities among those with this surname in either census year. The number of individuals identifying as Black or partially Black increased notably, rising from 5.04% to 8.94%. Those claiming Hispanic ethnicity also increased, moving from 2.88% to 4.04%. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 2.64% to 1.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.49% | 85.32% | -3.58% |
| Black | 5.04% | 8.94% | 77.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 4.04% | 40.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 1.28% | -51.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |