Explore the Family Name Sencion
The meaning of Sencion
Hispanic (mainly Dominican Republic; Sención): probably shortened from Ascención (see Ascencion).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sencion in the United States?
The surname "Sencion" has seen an increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,232nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 30,303rd most common name, marking a 16.36% rise in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, from 584 in 2000 to 772 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 32.19%. The proportion of individuals with the last name Sencion per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 18.18% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #30,303 | 16.36% |
| Count | 584 | 772 | 32.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.26 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sencion
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname "Sencion" identify as Hispanic. In 2000, this group accounted for 96.75% of all Sencions, and by 2010, the figure had slightly increased to 97.28%. The percentage of those identifying as White also rose from 1.54% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.03% to 0.00% over the same period. No change was observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as they remained at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.75% | 97.28% | 0.55% |
| White | 1.54% | 2.2% | 42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |