Explore the Family Name Sawdey
The meaning of Sawdey
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sawdey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sawdey saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 43,955, but by 2010, it had dropped to 49,914, indicating a decrease of 13.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 462 in 2000 to 420 in 2010, a drop of 9.09%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 17.65% during these years, moving from 0.17 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #49,914 | -13.56% |
| Count | 462 | 420 | -9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sawdey
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the surname Sawdey identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 1.93% from 97.84% to 95.95%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. In 2010, however, there was a new development as some started identifying under two or more races and Hispanic categories, both at 1.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 95.95% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |