Explore the Family Name Saunier
The meaning of Saunier
French: variant of Saulnier and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Guillaume, Philippe, Raynald.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saunier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Saunier saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name jumped from 33,090th place in 2000 to 30,222nd in 2010, marking an 8.67% change. In terms of count, the number of people with the Saunier surname also rose from 652 to 775 during this period, representing an 18.87% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Saunier last name per 100,000 individuals grew by 8.33% to reach a rate of 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #30,222 | 8.67% |
| Count | 652 | 775 | 18.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saunier
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Saunier surname identify as White. In 2000, 93.71% identified as such, and this figure slightly increased to 93.94% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with the surname Saunier is Hispanic, which accounted for 3.68% in 2000 and increased to 4.26% in 2010. There was also a slight rise in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, from 1.69% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. No individuals with the Saunier surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.71% | 93.94% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 4.26% | 15.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.81% | 7.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |