Explore the Family Name Sassoon
The meaning of Sassoon
Jewish (Sephardic): variant of Sasson. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Aharon, Benyamin, Gilad, Meir, Meyer, Shalom. French Andre, Camille.
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How common is the last name Sassoon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sassoon has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 61058 in 2000 to 57372 in 2010, marking a 6.04% change. The count, which represents the number of individuals with this surname, also increased from 308 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, giving a significant growth rate of 15.26%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people slightly grew by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #57,372 | 6.04% |
| Count | 308 | 355 | 15.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sassoon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Sassoon surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, growing from 89.61% to 92.11%. Meanwhile, there was a slight increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0% to 2.25%. The percentage of those reporting two or more ethnic identities decreased significantly from 4.55% to 1.41%. There was also a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 4.55% to 3.66%. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.61% | 92.11% | 2.79% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 3.66% | -19.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.55% | 1.41% | -69.01% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |