Explore the Family Name Sawh
The meaning of Sawh
Indian: variant of Saw. This surname is found mainly in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; it is not used in India. Compare Sahu.
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How common is the last name Sawh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sawh has significantly increased between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,299th popular surname, while in 2010, it jumped to the 40,261st place - a change of approximately 24.46%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of nearly 50%, from 364 in 2000 to 544 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100 thousand people rose by 38.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #40,261 | 24.46% |
| Count | 364 | 544 | 49.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.18 | 38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sawh
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sawh experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 32.91%, making up 53.31% of the total in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races dropped dramatically by 83.63% to represent only 6.43% of the total population with this surname. Individuals identifying as White saw a significant increase of 247.02%, whereas the Hispanic representation decreased by 38.79%. The Black community saw a considerable growth of 105.06%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a minor increase of 11.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 40.11% | 53.31% | 32.91% |
| Black | 12.64% | 25.92% | 105.06% |
| White | 3.02% | 10.48% | 247.02% |
| Two or More Races | 39.29% | 6.43% | -83.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 2.02% | -38.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.65% | 1.84% | 11.52% |