Explore the Family Name Sauro
The meaning of Sauro
1. Italian: from sauro ‘sorrel’ (color, usually of a horse), used as a nickname for someone with light brown hair and also as a personal name. 2. Catalan (Sauró): nickname derived from saur ‘brown’ (from Latin saurus). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Dario, Donato, Gaetano, Matteo, Nicola, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Sauro in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sauro underwent some changes between the 2000 and 2010 census periods. In 2000, Sauro ranked 25,329 in popularity, with 918 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 26,086, but the count of people with this name increased to 939, indicating a 2.29% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%, indicating that while the actual number of people named Sauro increased, its prevalence relative to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,329 | #26,086 | -2.99% |
| Count | 918 | 939 | 2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sauro
When it comes to ethnicity, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Sauro surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, although there were slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 93.25% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing to 91.05% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.96% to 4.26%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decrease from 2.18% to 1.38%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase from 1.42% to 2.24%. There was no significant change for the Black group or for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.25% | 91.05% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 4.26% | 117.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 2.24% | 57.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.18% | 1.38% | -36.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |