Explore the Family Name Sarris
The meaning of Sarris
1. Greek: nickname meaning ‘fair-haired, pale’, from a vocabulary word derived from Turkish sarı ‘yellow, fair-haired’ (see Sari). 2. In some cases possibly also a variant or an altered form of Dutch Saris. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Costas, Ilias, Andreas, Evangelos, Loukas, Panagiotis, Panayotis, Savvas, Stamatis, Stratos, Themis.
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How common is the last name Sarris in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Sarris" has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,848th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 20,664th position, reflecting a change of 5.42%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Sarris surname also grew over this decade, from 1,109 to 1,281, marking a 15.51% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people only increased slightly, from 0.41 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,848 | #20,664 | 5.42% |
| Count | 1,109 | 1,281 | 15.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.43 | 4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarris
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname "Sarris" identify as White, although this percentage did drop slightly from 89.36% in 2000 to 87.12% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among the Sarris population saw the most significant growth over this period, more than doubling from 4.60% to 9.84%. Conversely, those identifying as Two or More Races and Black saw declines in their representation within the Sarris surname group, with decreases of 59.52% and 61.78% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.36% | 87.12% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 9.84% | 113.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.89% | 1.17% | -59.52% |
| Black | 2.25% | 0.86% | -61.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |