Explore the Family Name Sawtelle
The meaning of Sawtelle
English: variant of Sawtell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sawtelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sawtelle has slightly declined in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,892nd most popular surname, dropping to the 19,398th position by 2010, a decrease of 2.68%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Sawtelle surname increased from 1,337 in 2000 to 1,393 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.19%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the data shows a decrease of 6%, moving from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,892 | #19,398 | -2.68% |
| Count | 1,337 | 1,393 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.47 | -6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sawtelle
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes for those bearing the Sawtelle surname. The white demographic remains the predominant ethnic identity, accounting for 95.21% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.47% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also decreased over the decade, from 3.59% to 3.30%. Notably, there were significant increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories, both starting at 0% in 2000 and increasing to 0.36% and 0.65% respectively by 2010. The percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races also increased from 0.52% to 0.86% during this period, while the Black demographic saw a minimal decrease of 2.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 94.47% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.59% | 3.3% | -8.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 0.86% | 65.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Black | 0.37% | 0.36% | -2.7% |