Explore the Family Name Sayegh
The meaning of Sayegh
Arabic and Jewish (from Syria and North Africa): occupational name for a goldsmith, from Arabic ṣā’igh. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Hani, Fouad, Jamil, Munir, Nader, Samir, Abdullah, Bassam, Ghassan, Hassan, Ibrahim, Issa. French Emile, Antoine, Georges, Henri, Jean-Pierre, Marcelle.
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How common is the last name Sayegh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sayegh has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,188 among all surnames, while in 2010, it moved up to 16,975 - a change of 6.67%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the surname Sayegh increased by 18.64% from 1,411 in 2000 to 1,674 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Sayegh per 100,000 also rose by 9.62%, going from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,188 | #16,975 | 6.67% |
| Count | 1,411 | 1,674 | 18.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.57 | 9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sayegh
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals with Sayegh as their surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a significant increase of 225.71%, rising from 0.35% to 1.14%. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a growth of 19.41% from 3.40% to 4.06%. On the other hand, the percentage of Sayeghs identifying as two or more races declined substantially, down 60.83% from 12.05% to 4.72%. The proportion of Sayeghs identifying as White saw a modest rise of 7.08%, increasing from 83.63% to 89.55%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Sayeghs identifying as Black decreased slightly by 5.26%, and there were no changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.63% | 89.55% | 7.08% |
| Two or More Races | 12.05% | 4.72% | -60.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 4.06% | 19.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 1.14% | 225.71% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0.54% | -5.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |