Explore the Family Name Sentman
The meaning of Sentman
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sentman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sentman has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,385th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had dropped to the 55,741st spot, a change of -2.49%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 355 to 368, marking a growth of 3.66%. The proportion per 100k people also declined by -7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #55,741 | -2.49% |
| Count | 355 | 368 | 3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sentman
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Sentman shows that there were slight changes in its distribution from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals carrying this surname identified as White, with proportions of 93.80% and 93.75% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by -15.56%, from 2.25% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of those reporting as Hispanic saw an increase of 17.72%, from 2.54% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 93.75% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 2.99% | 17.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.25% | 1.9% | -15.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |