Explore the Family Name Sobeck
The meaning of Sobeck
Germanized or Americanized form of Polish, Czech, and Slovak Sobek.
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How common is the last name Sobeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sobeck has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 27,924 and had a count of 809 individuals. A decade later, the census data showed that the rank had slipped to 29,604 and the count fell slightly to 796. This represents a 6.02% decrease in rank and a 1.61% decline in total count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,924 | #29,604 | -6.02% |
| Count | 809 | 796 | -1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sobeck
Regarding ethnicity, the Sobeck surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. As per the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 98.89% of those with the Sobeck last name identified as White, a figure which slightly decreased to 98.37% in 2010. There were no recorded incidences of this surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black categories for both years. In 2000, there was a small percentage (0.62%) that identified as Hispanic. Interestingly, in 2010, this shifted to include a small fraction (0.88%) identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the Hispanic identification disappeared.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.89% | 98.37% | -0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |