Explore the Family Name Sayne
The meaning of Sayne
Variant of Sain 1, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sayne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sayne saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 57,985th in 2000, it moved up to 56,710th by 2010, marking a 2.2% change in rank. The number of people with the surname also edged upwards from 328 to 360 over this period, representing a 9.76% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #56,710 | 2.2% |
| Count | 328 | 360 | 9.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sayne
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sayne, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Of note is the shift from a small 1.83% of bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 to none in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as two or more races emerged at 2.22% in 2010 from none in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 94.21% to 93.89%, while those identifying as Hispanic appeared at 3.33% in 2010 from none previously. No individuals identified with the surname Sayne as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, these groups represented 2.44% and 0.00% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 93.89% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |