Explore the Family Name Sullens
The meaning of Sullens
English (Essex and London): variant of Sullen, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sullens in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sullens has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,030th most popular surname, with 1,538 recorded instances. By 2010, however, it had dropped to the 19,097th position, recording a -12.14% change in rank and a count of 1,425, a decrease of 7.35%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 15.79%, going from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,030 | #19,097 | -12.14% |
| Count | 1,538 | 1,425 | -7.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.48 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sullens
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides a detailed breakdown for the name Sullens. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (93.43%), followed by Black (3.12%), Hispanic (1.30%), those of two or more races (1.11%), and Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native (both at 0.52%). Over the next decade, there were some notable shifts. While the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly to 92.56%, there was an increase among all other groups. The most significant surge was seen in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which rose by 48.08% to 0.77%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category increased by 34.62% to 0.70%, while the Hispanic population grew by 18.46% (1.54%). There was also a modest rise in the Black population to 3.37%, up by 8.01%. Those identifying as two or more races slightly declined to 1.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 92.56% | -0.93% |
| Black | 3.12% | 3.37% | 8.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.54% | 18.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.05% | -5.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.77% | 48.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.7% | 34.62% |