Explore the Family Name Saunder
The meaning of Saunder
English: variant of Sander.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saunder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Saunder has seen some changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Saunder was ranked as the 56,526th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, this ranking dropped to 71,265, marking a significant decrease of 26.07%. Additionally, the number of individuals with the surname also declined. In 2000, there were 338 people named Saunder, but this figure fell to 274 by 2010, a drop of 18.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #71,265 | -26.07% |
| Count | 338 | 274 | -18.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saunder
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Saunder. In the year 2000, approximately 43.20% of Saunders identified as White, and this proportion slightly increased to 44.53% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 50.89% to 40.15%. There were notable increases in the proportions identifying as Hispanic, rising from just 1.48% in 2000 to 5.84% in 2010. There was also a new addition to the ethnic identity breakdown in 2010, with 5.11% identifying as belonging to two or more races. However, no Saunders identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.2% | 44.53% | 3.08% |
| Black | 50.89% | 40.15% | -21.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 5.84% | 294.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.37% | 0% | 0% |