Explore the Family Name Sensing

How common is the last name Sensing in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sensing saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,203 and had decreased to 41,579 by 2010 - a negative change of 0.91%. Despite a decrease in rank, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 499 to 523 during that period, indicating a growth of 4.81%. However, the proportion of people named Sensing per 100,000 remained steady at 0.18.

20002010Change
Rank#41,203#41,579-0.91%
Count4995234.81%
Proportion per 100k0.180.180%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sensing

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sensing, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a majority white population. In 2000, 98.80% of individuals bearing the surname were identified as white, which slightly decreased to 96.56% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic, moving from 0 to 1.34% and 1.72% respectively. The census reported no change for individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
White98.8%96.56%-2.27%
Hispanic0%1.72%0%
Two or More Races0%1.34%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%