Explore the Family Name Sauerbrey
The meaning of Sauerbrey
German: occupational name for someone who made vinegar, from Middle High German sūr ‘sour’ + briuwe ‘brewer’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Angelika, Fritz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Sauerbrey in the United States?
The surname Sauerbrey experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 84,310th most popular surname, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 83,226th. This represents a change of approximately 1.29%. The count also grew during this period, with the number of people carrying the Sauerbrey surname increasing from 207 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.18%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #83,226 | 1.29% |
| Count | 207 | 226 | 9.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sauerbrey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those bearing the Sauerbrey surname identified as White in both years (96.62% in 2000 and 94.25% in 2010), there was a decrease in this category over the decade. Meanwhile, the data shows an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying with two or more races within the Sauerbrey surname population. Each of these categories showed up in the 2010 data after not being represented in 2000. In contrast, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 after representing 3.38% of the Sauerbrey population in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 94.25% | -2.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |