Explore the Family Name Saur
The meaning of Saur
1. German: variant of Sauer. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. French: nickname for a person with reddish hair, from Old French sor ‘chestnut’ (of ancient Germanic origin, apparently referring originally to the color of dry leaves). Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Gerhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Saur in the United States?
The Saur surname saw minor fluctuations in popularity from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 28,226 and slightly fell to 29,334 in 2010, a change of -3.93. The count of individuals with this surname rose from 798 to 806 within the same timeframe, a marginal increase of 1.0. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a decline of 10%, dropping from 0.3 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,226 | #29,334 | -3.93% |
| Count | 798 | 806 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saur
The ethnic identity associated with the Saur surname has seen some shifts as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 (93.48%) and 2010 (89.83%), there was a slight decrease of -3.90 over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 48.50% from 2000 to 2010, while the count of those identifying with two or more races also rose by 64.60%. The most significant change was seen in individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing by an impressive 98.29% during this period. There were no recorded counts for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.48% | 89.83% | -3.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.01% | 4.47% | 48.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.47% | 98.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.86% | 64.6% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |