Explore the Family Name Sartorius
The meaning of Sartorius
1. German and Dutch: humanistic surname, a translation into Latin of German Schneider, Dutch Snijder (see Snyder), from Latin sartor ‘tailor’. 2. French (Nord, Alsace, and Lorraine): Latinized form of Sartor ‘tailor’. Compare Saddoris. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Sartorius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Sartorius' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 50,572nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 54,418th position, reflecting a change of -7.6%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 388 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, a marginal reduction of 2.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #54,418 | -7.6% |
| Count | 388 | 379 | -2.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sartorius
When examining the ethnicity of those with the 'Sartorius' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or had two or more races. However, there was a small percentage (1.55%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000, which then dropped to 0% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White slightly increased from 97.16% in 2000 to 97.36% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 97.36% | 0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |