Explore the Family Name Sause
The meaning of Sause
1. Irish: of French origin, either the same as 2 or an altered form of its derivative Saussaye, a habitational name from (La) Saussaye, a place in Eure. Compare Sauce. 2. French: rare variant of Sausse, a topographic name from a regional variant of Old French saus ‘willow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sause in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sause" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 52,289 in popularity with 373 instances recorded. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 67,747 with only 291 instances, marking a decrease of approximately 30% in rank and 22% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also declined by nearly 29%, falling from 0.14 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #67,747 | -29.56% |
| Count | 373 | 291 | -21.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sause
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those with the surname "Sause". The majority identified as White in both years, albeit with a slight decrease from 93.83% to 93.47%. The Hispanic identification saw a significant increase from 1.34% to 3.44%. However, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at 0, while those identifying as Black or as belonging to two or more races dropped to 0 in 2010. Notably, a new category emerged in 2010, with 2.06% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 93.47% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 3.44% | 156.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |