Explore the Family Name Saya
The meaning of Saya
1. Italian (Sicily): variant of Saia. 2. Galician: probably a nickname from saya ‘skirt’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Concetto, Santo.
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How common is the last name Saya in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Saya" in the United States has seen a slight increase according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 50,468th in popularity and by 2010 it had improved its ranking to 50,362nd. This equates to a 0.21% change over this decade. In terms of count, there were 389 people with this surname in 2000 and this number rose to 415 by 2010, representing an upturn of 6.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #50,362 | 0.21% |
| Count | 389 | 415 | 6.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saya
Ethnic identity associated with the surname "Saya" diversified between 2000 to 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 16.20% to 21.45%, reflecting a 32.41% change. There was also a notable increase within the Hispanic community from 14.14% to 20.00%, marking a rise of 41.44%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased from 65.55% to 57.59%, a 12.14% drop. Meanwhile, those who identified with two or more races were recorded in 2000 at 3.08%; however, no data was available for this group in 2010. No changes were reported among Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.55% | 57.59% | -12.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.2% | 21.45% | 32.41% |
| Hispanic | 14.14% | 20% | 41.44% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |