Explore the Family Name Sauerland
The meaning of Sauerland
German: habitational name from the area between Sieg and Ruhr known as Sauerland. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Jurgen, Dieter, Franz, Heinz, Klaus, Otto, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Sauerland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sauerland experienced a slight surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 83,004th in terms of prevalence and increased to 80,419th by 2010, indicating a 3.11 percent increase. The number of individuals with this last name also grew during this period, with an 11.85 percent boost from 211 to 236 bearers. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #80,419 | 3.11% |
| Count | 211 | 236 | 11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sauerland
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Sauerland surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages at 99.53 and 98.73, respectively. This represents a negligible decrease of 0.80 percent over the decade. There were no reported instances of the Sauerland surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Additionally, none of the bearers of the surname reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.53% | 98.73% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |