Explore the Family Name Saxena
The meaning of Saxena
Indian (northern states): Kayastha name, from Sanskrit sakhisenā ‘friend of the army’, which, according to Saxena tradition, is a title that was awarded by the kings of Srinagar. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Sanjay, Arvind, Manoj, Sunil, Atul, Naveen, Ravi, Sandeep, Vivek, Anil, Praveen, Rakesh.
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How common is the last name Saxena in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saxena has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,456th most prevalent surname, with a count of 1,206 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had jumped to 13,338 and the count more than doubled to 2,286. This represents a substantial surge in popularity by 34.8% in rank and an impressive growth rate of nearly 90% in terms of count. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population also rose by 71.11%, from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.77 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,456 | #13,338 | 34.8% |
| Count | 1,206 | 2,286 | 89.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.77 | 71.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saxena
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Saxena. The percentage of Saxenas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 91.54% in 2000 to 94.44% in 2010 – a change of 3.17%. Meanwhile, there was a notable reduction in the number of individuals who identified as having two or more ethnicities, from 4.15% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010, representing a decrease of 56.87%. The percentage of Saxenas identifying as white decreased marginally from 3.23% to 2.93%, while those identifying as Hispanic fell from 0.66% to 0.39%. There were no Saxenas who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.54% | 94.44% | 3.17% |
| White | 3.23% | 2.93% | -9.29% |
| Two or More Races | 4.15% | 1.79% | -56.87% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 0.39% | -40.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |