Explore the Family Name Sarten
The meaning of Sarten
English (Somerset): variant of Sartin. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sarten in the United States?
The surname Sarten, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a fall in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,769th and fell to 76,768th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 28.44%. The count of people with this surname also saw a decline from 316 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, a drop of roughly 20.89%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 33.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #76,768 | -28.44% |
| Count | 316 | 250 | -20.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarten
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts amongst those sharing the Sarten surname between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage identifying as White dropped from 88.29% to 80.40%, there was a significant increase in the proportion identifying as Black, from 2.85% to 5.60%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased from 4.75% to 6.40%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. The data also shows the emergence of a Hispanic representation, going from 0% in 2000 to 3.60% in 2010. However, the category of Two or more races went down from 2.85% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.29% | 80.4% | -8.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.75% | 6.4% | 34.74% |
| Black | 2.85% | 5.6% | 96.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 0% | 0% |