Explore the Family Name Sasala
The meaning of Sasala
Polish (Sasała): unflattering nickname meaning ‘buffoon’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sasala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sasala has seen a dip in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sasala was the 60,230th most popular surname in the United States with 313 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank dropped to 66,371 with only 298 individuals bearing this last name, marking a decline of 10.2% in its ranking and a decrease of 4.79% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #66,371 | -10.2% |
| Count | 313 | 298 | -4.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sasala
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Sasala, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.17% of individuals named Sasala identified as White, and this increased slightly to 97.65% in 2010. Very few individuals identified with two or more races in 2000 (2.56%), but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Sasala surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 97.65% | 1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |