Explore the Family Name Sawhill
The meaning of Sawhill
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sawhill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sawhill has decreased in popularity over a decade. In 2000, this surname ranked 50,261 and by 2010 it had fallen to a rank of 58,042, indicating a decrease of 15.48%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Sawhill surname declined from 391 to 350 during this ten-year period, which is a drop of 10.49%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also showed a decline from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #58,042 | -15.48% |
| Count | 391 | 350 | -10.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sawhill
The ethnicity of those with the Sawhill surname has shifted slightly over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White (98.72%) and by 2010, this figure had dropped marginally to 96.29%. There was no recorded percentage of Sawhill's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small portion (1.71%) who identified with two or more races, which was not present in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.72% | 96.29% | -2.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |