Explore the Family Name Sas
The meaning of Sas
1. Dutch, Polish, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): ethnic and habitational name from Middle Dutch Sasse, Polish Sas ‘Saxon’. 2. Flemish and Dutch (also Van Sas): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Sas in North Brabant and Zeeland, from Middle Dutch sas, sasse ‘lock, sluice’. 3. Catalan: topographic name from a pre-Roman term meaning ‘mound, hillock’, or a habitational name from any of the places called Sas in Catalonia. 4. Hungarian: nickname from sas ‘eagle’. 5. Americanized form of Hungarian Szász, an ethnic name for a Saxon.
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How common is the last name Sas in the United States?
Based on the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Sas' has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,460 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 30,367, which represents a change of 6.45%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 668 to 770 during the same period, showing a significant growth rate of 15.27%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people bearing the 'Sas' surname marginally swelled from 0.25 to 0.26, implying an increase of 4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #30,367 | 6.45% |
| Count | 668 | 770 | 15.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sas
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals interesting insights about the ethnic identity associated with the 'Sas' surname. The majority of people with this surname are identified as White, accounting for 90.72% in 2000, and slightly increasing to 91.04% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.34% in 2000 to 5.06% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 3.89% to 1.30%. As for the Asian/Pacific Islander category, there was a small representation in 2010, amounting to 1.82%, while there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.72% | 91.04% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 4.34% | 5.06% | 16.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.89% | 1.3% | -66.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |