Explore the Family Name Saxman
The meaning of Saxman
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saxman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Saxman has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Saxman ranked 37,788 in terms of the most common surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped down to 39,887. This represents a 5.55% decrease in ranking. Correspondingly, the overall count of people bearing this surname also experienced a slight dip of 0.54%, from 553 in 2000 to 550 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly declined by 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,788 | #39,887 | -5.55% |
| Count | 553 | 550 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saxman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Saxman remained largely consistent as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.83% of those bearing the Saxman surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.27% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 1.08%, however, by 2010 that figure dropped to zero. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, by 2010, a small percentage (1.27%) identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 97.27% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |