Explore the Family Name Saxer
The meaning of Saxer
1. German: ethnic name for someone from (Lower) Saxony. 2. Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a place called Sax or Saxe.
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How common is the last name Saxer in the United States?
The surname Saxer's popularity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 43,463 to 44,730. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased modestly by 2.56%, from 468 in 2000 to 480 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.88% over the same period, signifying that while the absolute number of people named Saxer grew, its relative popularity declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #44,730 | -2.92% |
| Count | 468 | 480 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saxer
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the surname Saxer identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.37% in 2000 to 94.58% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.28% to 3.13%. Those who identified with two or more races also saw a small increase from 1.71% to 1.88%. No individuals with the Saxer surname reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 94.58% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 3.13% | 144.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.88% | 9.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |