Explore the Family Name Sauerwein
The meaning of Sauerwein
German: metonymic occupational name for a vintner or tavern owner, who sold sour wine, from Middle High German sūr ‘sour’ + wīn ‘wine’, i.e. vinegar.
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How common is the last name Sauerwein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sauerwein has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 30,516th in the United States and by 2010, it had slipped to 30,825th. This represents a minor decline of approximately 1.01%. However, the census also revealed that the number of people bearing the surname Sauerwein actually increased from 722 in 2000 to 755 in 2010, an increase of 4.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.27 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #30,825 | -1.01% |
| Count | 722 | 755 | 4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sauerwein
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sauerwein, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is mainly found among individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 99.03% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 98.01% in 2010. There was a small but noticeable change in the Hispanic population with this surname, which went from 0% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change, remaining at 0% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.03% | 98.01% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| 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% |