Explore the Family Name Sauri
The meaning of Sauri
Catalan: 1. nickname from sauri ‘kind of lizard’. 2. (Saurí): habitational name from a little place in Lleida province, Catalonia (Spain), possibly named from the Latin personal name Severus (see Severe).
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How common is the last name Sauri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sauri has risen notably in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sauri was ranked as the 76,700th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 65,782nd spot—an impressive increase of over 14%. In terms of count, there were 233 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew to 301 by 2010, showing a significant growth rate of more than 29%. The proportion of people named Sauri per 100,000 also saw a small rise, going from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #65,782 | 14.23% |
| Count | 233 | 301 | 29.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sauri
In relation to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals bearing the Sauri surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, a substantial 81.97% of Sauris were Hispanic, a figure that dropped slightly to 80.07% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as White, rising from 16.31% in 2000 to 17.61% in 2010. No individuals with the Sauri surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.97% | 80.07% | -2.32% |
| White | 16.31% | 17.61% | 7.97% |
| 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% |