Explore the Family Name Sautter

The meaning of Sautter

German: variant of Sauter 1.

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How common is the last name Sautter in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sautter" has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 17,234th most popular, but by 2010 it had risen to 15,912th, marking a 7.67% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period from 1,514 to 1,826, reflecting a significant 20.61% increase. Moreover, the proportion of people named Sautter per 100,000 people increased from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010, indicating a rise of 10.71%.

20002010Change
Rank#17,234#15,9127.67%
Count1,5141,82620.61%
Proportion per 100k0.560.6210.71%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sautter

When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sautter", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname are of White ethnicity, accounting for 94.80% in 2010, down slightly from 97.16% in 2000. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races saw modest increases (from 0.92% to 1.10% and 0.79% to 1.59%, respectively), the most considerable growth was within the Hispanic category, which soared from 0.66% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native groups in either year.

20002010Change
White97.16%94.8%-2.43%
Hispanic0.66%1.92%190.91%
Two or More Races0.79%1.59%101.27%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.92%1.1%19.57%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%