Explore the Family Name Sawall
The meaning of Sawall
East German: habitational name from Sawall (Lower Sorbian Zawal) in Lusatia. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Erwin, Ewald, Gerhard, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Sawall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sawall has seen a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,385th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 52,970th position, an increase of 2.6%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period from 355 to 391, which is a 10.14% growth rate. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #52,970 | 2.6% |
| Count | 355 | 391 | 10.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sawall
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Sawall, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of people with this surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.90% in 2000 to 94.37% in 2010. The Hispanic community with this surname saw a significant increase, nearly doubling from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 shows that 2.56% of people with this surname identify as Black, a demographic not represented at all in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 94.37% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.81% | 99.29% |
| Black | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |