Explore the Family Name Saurer
The meaning of Saurer
German: variant of Sauerer, itself a variant of Sauer, the ending -er reflecting the inflected form of the adjective. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Otto, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Saurer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Saurer has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,120th most popular surname with 424 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, it had slipped to the 58,735th spot, marking a decline of approximately 24.65%. The count of people carrying this surname also saw a decrease of around 18.63%, falling from 424 in 2000 to 345 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100k population fell by 25.0%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #58,735 | -24.65% |
| Count | 424 | 345 | -18.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saurer
Discussing the ethnicity of the individuals with the Saurer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, about 97.64% identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 97.68% in 2010. A small percentage of the Saurer surname bearers identify as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 1.42% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 97.68% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.45% | 2.11% |
| 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% |