Explore the Family Name Sauber
The meaning of Sauber
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a tidy or well-groomed person, from Middle High German sūber ‘smart, neat’, German sauber ‘clean’. As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial.
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How common is the last name Sauber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sauber saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 25,398 to 26,814, signifying a change of approximately -5.58 percent. The count, or number of individuals carrying the surname, also decreased slightly from 915 to 907, marking a -0.87 percent change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people dropped by -8.82 percent, from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #26,814 | -5.58% |
| Count | 915 | 907 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sauber
The Decennial U.S. Census data also shows an evolution in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sauber during the same period. It remained predominantly white, despite a slight decrease from 98.69 percent to 97.35 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation in the group increased by 77.01 percent, albeit from a low base of 0.87 percent to 1.54 percent. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 97.35% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.54% | 77.01% |
| 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% |