Explore the Family Name Sauder
The meaning of Sauder
German: variant of Sauter. Compare Souder and Sowder.
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How common is the last name Sauder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sauder" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 11,459 in terms of popularity but fell to 12,865 in 2010, indicating a change of -12.27%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 2,521 in 2000 to 2,393 in 2010, marking a -5.08% change. Furthermore, the proportion of the name per 100k people dropped by -12.9%, from 0.93 in 2000 to 0.81 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,459 | #12,865 | -12.27% |
| Count | 2,521 | 2,393 | -5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.81 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sauder
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname "Sauder" identified as White, with 97.50% in 2000 and 97.74% in 2010, showing a slight increase of 0.25%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 1.07% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Black also increased slightly from 0.52% to 0.59% during the same period. However, the portion of people identifying with two or more races decreased from 0.52% in 2000 to none in 2010. There was no recorded data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but a small fraction (0.42%) of those with the Sauder surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 97.74% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.09% | 1.87% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0.59% | 13.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |