Explore the Family Name Sasnett
The meaning of Sasnett
Altered form of French Sassenet (or perhaps of some other similar surname): probably a habitational name from Sassenay, a place in Saône-et-Loire. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. The surname Sassenet is very rare in France, found mainly in Rhône, a department south of Saône-et-Loire.
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How common is the last name Sasnett in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Sasnett, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,482 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 46,811, a change of -2.92%. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of people with the Sasnett surname actually increased from 443 in 2000 to 454 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.48%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -6.25%, going from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #46,811 | -2.92% |
| Count | 443 | 454 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sasnett
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sasnett, the Decennial U.S. Census reports a few shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped from 88.71% in 2000 to 83.70% in 2010. During this period, the representation of Black individuals remained relatively constant, slightly increasing from 8.58% to 8.59%. Furthermore, the census data for 2010 marked the appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic (2.86%) and those belonging to two or more races (4.19%), where there were none recorded in these categories in 2000. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.71% | 83.7% | -5.65% |
| Black | 8.58% | 8.59% | 0.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |