Explore the Family Name Sassin
The meaning of Sassin
1. German: probably a variant of Sassen, with a Slavicized ending -in. 2. French: derivative of Sasse 2. Compare Sasseen. History: This surname (see 2 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its very rare variant Sasin) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin. The Huguenot ancestor was François Sassin from France, who arrived in North America in 1700 aboard Mary Ann and settled in Manakin, VA, where he married c.1705. His descendants reportedly bear only an altered form of the surname, Sasseen.
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How common is the last name Sassin in the United States?
The surname Sassin experienced a slight decrease in popularity from the 2000 to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 69,854 but fell to 71,678 by 2010, reflecting a change of -2.61%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Sassin surname increased marginally from 262 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, marking a 3.82% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating a 10% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #71,678 | -2.61% |
| Count | 262 | 272 | 3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sassin
Examining the ethnic identity of those with the surname Sassin, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, it's clear that the majority identify as White. This was true for both the 2000 and 2010 censuses. In 2000, 98.09% identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.49% in 2010. This represents a decrease of -3.67% over the ten-year period. Notably, there was an emergence of a small Hispanic percentage (3.31%) in 2010 that was not present in the 2000 census data. However, no individuals with the Sassin surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 94.49% | -3.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |