Explore the Family Name Sayas
The meaning of Sayas
Spanish: probably a nickname from the plural of saya ‘skirt’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sayas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sayas has increased over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 45,482 with a count of 443 bearers, accounting for approximately 0.16 per 100k people in the United States. By 2010, its rank had improved to 44,034 and the count rose to 489, representing about 0.17 per 100k people. This equates to a positive change of 3.18 in rank and a 10.38 increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #44,034 | 3.18% |
| Count | 443 | 489 | 10.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sayas
On the subject of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sayas is predominantly associated with individuals of Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, around 55.76% of those bearing the name identified as Hispanic, increasing to approximately 59.10% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with the name was White, although this decreased from 21.67% in 2000 to 16.36% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also grew from 15.12% to 18.40%. However, the proportion of those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 5.19% to 4.50%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as either American Indian and Alaskan Native or as being of two or more races in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.76% | 59.1% | 5.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.12% | 18.4% | 21.69% |
| White | 21.67% | 16.36% | -24.5% |
| Black | 5.19% | 4.5% | -13.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |