Explore the Family Name Sayward
The meaning of Sayward
English (Essex): variant of Seward.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sayward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sayward has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sayward was ranked 61,207, but by 2010, it had dropped to 62,903, marking a 2.77% decrease in rank. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.58%, from 307 in 2000 to 318 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11, indicating that while the surname's rank decreased, its relative prevalence did not change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #62,903 | -2.77% |
| Count | 307 | 318 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sayward
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Sayward, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. There was a slight decrease in the percentage of Whites carrying this surname, from 98.37% in 2000 to 97.48% in 2010, a change of -0.90%. In both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asians/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indians and Alaskan Natives. This suggests that the Sayward surname has a strong ethnic identity within the White community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 97.48% | -0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |