Explore the Family Name Soar
The meaning of Soar
English: 1. nickname for someone with reddish brown hair, from Middle English sor(e), sour ‘reddish brown’ (Old French sor); compare Sorrell. 2. variant of Sower. 3. topographic name for someone who lived in or by a muddy place, from Middle English sour, sore ‘mud, slime’ (Old Norse saurr).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Soar has seen a slight decline over the past decade. Between 2000 and 2010, its rank dropped by 6.9%, moving from 144,908 to 154,907. However, the number of individuals with this surname remained stable during this period, with a count of 105 in both years. The proportion of individuals named Soar per 100,000 people also remained consistent at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,908 | #154,907 | -6.9% |
| Count | 105 | 105 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soar
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Soar, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts. In 2000, approximately 91.43% of those with the surname identified as White, but by 2010, that number had declined slightly to 86.67%. During the same timeframe, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly, jumping from 4.76% to 6.67%. No changes were noted for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups each accounting for 0% of the population with this surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.43% | 86.67% | -5.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.76% | 6.67% | 40.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |