Explore the Family Name Sexauer

The meaning of Sexauer

German: habitational name for someone from Sexau in the Black Forest. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sexauer has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sexauer was ranked 38,035 in terms of prevalence, however by 2010, it had fallen to 41,799, indicating a decrease of 9.9%. The census also shows that the number of people with the Sexauer surname decreased by about 5.11%, from 548 in 2000 to 520 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people saw a reduction of 10% over the same time period.

20002010Change
Rank#38,035#41,799-9.9%
Count548520-5.11%
Proportion per 100k0.20.18-10%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sexauer

The ethnicity data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sexauer. In 2000, an overwhelming majority (95.80%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.42% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.19% to 3.65%, showing a rise of 66.67%. Those who identified with two or more races fell by 21.23%, from 1.46% to 1.15%. There were no individuals with the Sexauer surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.

20002010Change
White95.8%94.42%-1.44%
Hispanic2.19%3.65%66.67%
Two or More Races1.46%1.15%-21.23%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%