Explore the Family Name Satin
The meaning of Satin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): either metonymic occupational or artificial name from Polish satyna, East Slavic satin ‘satin’ (see 3 below). 2. American shortened form of Jewish (from Lithuania) Satinsky: variant of Shatinsky, a habitational name for someone from the village of Shaty (Šėta in Lithuanian). 3. French: metonymic occupational name for a satin merchant or specialist satin weaver, from Middle French satin ‘satin’, a word of Arabic and (ultimately) Chinese origin, a derivative of the Chinese placename Tsinkiang, whence satin silk was brought to the Middle East and Europe in the Middle Ages.
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How common is the last name Satin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Satin" has seen a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 58,849 in 2000 to 67,126 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 14.06%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 322 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, marking an 8.7% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname also saw a drop of 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #67,126 | -14.06% |
| Count | 322 | 294 | -8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Satin
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Satin" from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races increased by about 45.92% and 27.96%, respectively. Conversely, there was a small decline in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, from 87.89% to 86.73%. An increase was also observed in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 2.80% to 4.08%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped significantly to 0.00% in 2010, and no change was reported in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.89% | 86.73% | -1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.66% | 6.8% | 45.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 4.08% | 45.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.38% | 27.96% |
| Black | 2.8% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |