Explore the Family Name Sullender
The meaning of Sullender
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sullender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sullender showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,725 in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to 68,122, resulting in a marginal change of -0.59%. However, the count of individuals bearing this name saw a small increase from 272 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 6.25%. The proportion of people with the surname Sullender per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #68,122 | -0.59% |
| Count | 272 | 289 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sullender
When discussing the ethnic identity of those with the surname Sullender, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was no significant fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. A consistent 94.12% of individuals identified as White during both years. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.84% in 2000 to none in 2010. Conversely, it's worth noting that there was an emergence of new ethnic identities within this time frame, with 2.77% identifying as individuals of two or more races and 2.42% identifying as Hispanic in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 94.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |