Explore the Family Name Sassman
The meaning of Sassman
Americanized form of German Sassmann: habitational name for someone from Lower Saxony (see Sachs). Compare Sassaman.
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How common is the last name Sassman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sassman has witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,614th and dropped to 49,087th by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.31% in its ranking. The number of individuals with the Sassman name also slightly decreased from 430 in 2000 to 429 in 2010, showing a marginal change of -0.23%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k of individuals bearing this surname went down by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #49,087 | -5.31% |
| Count | 430 | 429 | -0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sassman
The ethnicity associated with the Sassman surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over the decade. In 2000, 95.81% of those with the surname identified as White, which reduced slightly to 94.87% in 2010. There was an increase in the Hispanic population with this surname from 2.09% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010, showing a notable 55.98% change. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals named Sassman went from 1.16% in 2000 to none in 2010. The census data did not record any individuals of Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or two or more races with the Sassman surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 94.87% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.26% | 55.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |