Explore the Family Name Saso
The meaning of Saso
Italian (Sicily): variant of Sasso.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saso has slightly decreased in ranking from 48,380 in 2000 to 48,995 in 2010, marking a change of -1.27. However, the actual count of individuals with the Saso surname increased by 4.88% from 410 to 430 people over the same time period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #48,995 | -1.27% |
| Count | 410 | 430 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saso
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Saso surname. In 2000, approximately 80% of those carrying this surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 76.74% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 4.15% to 5.35%. The percentage of individuals with the Saso surname identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 13.17% to 14.42%. The largest change was seen in the Black community, with a rise from 1.22% to 2.56%. No data was available or the data was suppressed for privacy for those identifying as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80% | 76.74% | -4.08% |
| Hispanic | 13.17% | 14.42% | 9.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.15% | 5.35% | 28.92% |
| Black | 1.22% | 2.56% | 109.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |