Explore the Family Name Sugars
The meaning of Sugars
English: variant of Sugar, with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Shugars.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sugars in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sugars" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,675th most popular name in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen to 72,568. The overall count of people with this surname also increased from 241 in 2000 to 268 in 2010, indicating a growth of 11.2%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #72,568 | 2.82% |
| Count | 241 | 268 | 11.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sugars
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the "Sugars" surname, the Decennial U.S. Census provides an intriguing snapshot. In 2000, the majority of bearers identified as White (64.73%), followed by Black (30.29%) and Hispanic (2.90%). By 2010, there was a shift, with individuals identifying as Black increasing to 34.70% and those identifying as White decreasing to 58.58%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also decreased to 2.24%. The data from 2010 also revealed that some bearers of the "Sugars" surname identified as having two or more races. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.73% | 58.58% | -9.5% |
| Black | 30.29% | 34.7% | 14.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 2.24% | -22.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |