Explore the Family Name Saxe
The meaning of Saxe
1. German: variant of Sachse. 2. Dutch: variant of Sas 1. 3. English: variant of Sax. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sachs 1.
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How common is the last name Saxe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Saxe" has seen a slight drop in popularity in terms of ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 16,062 to 16,250, a decrease of approximately 1.17%. Despite that, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 7.18% during the same period, growing from 1,657 to 1,776 individuals. The proportion of people named Saxe per 100k population also saw a small decline of about 1.64%, indicating a very modest dip in overall prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,062 | #16,250 | -1.17% |
| Count | 1,657 | 1,776 | 7.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.6 | -1.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saxe
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Saxe", there have been some significant changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (95.05% in 2010, down from 97.34% in 2000), there was substantial growth in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with increases of 87.88% and 94.87% respectively. Additionally, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races doubled from 0.84% to 1.75%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 95.05% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.75% | 108.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.52% | 94.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 1.24% | 87.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |