Explore the Family Name Sasson
The meaning of Sasson
Jewish (Sephardic): from the Hebrew personal name Sason, meaning ‘joy’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Hyman, Mayer, Uzi, Avner, Baroukh, Benyamin, Chana, Drora, Haim, Ilan, Itshak. French Alain, Gisele, Jacques, Marcelle, Michel, Pierre. Spanish Cristina, Jose, Carlos, Carolina, Cesar, Fernanda, Jaime, Marisa, Miguel, Salvador.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sasson in the United States?
The surname Sasson has seen an increase in popularity, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Sasson was ranked as the 27,744th most common surname with 816 individuals bearing it, a proportion of 0.3 per 100,000 people. This popularity increased by 9.16% by 2010, moving the rank up to 25,202 and the count to 983, a 20.47% change. The proportion of people with the surname Sasson also rose to 0.33 per 100,000, marking a 10% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,744 | #25,202 | 9.16% |
| Count | 816 | 983 | 20.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.33 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sasson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sasson has also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (86.15%), followed by Hispanic (8.09%). However, by 2010 there was a notable increase in those identifying as White (89.62%) and a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic (7.02%). Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was slight representation from these groups, specifically 1.02% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.15% | 89.62% | 4.03% |
| Hispanic | 8.09% | 7.02% | -13.23% |
| Two or More Races | 3.31% | 1.73% | -47.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 1.35% | 0.61% | -54.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |