Explore the Family Name Sobelman
The meaning of Sobelman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Sobel, withthe addition of Yiddish man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sobelman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sobelman has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 60,706, but by 2010, it had dropped to 66,371, a decline of approximately 9.33%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 310 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, constituting a decrease of nearly 3.87%. The proportion of people named Sobelman per 100,000 also dropped by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #66,371 | -9.33% |
| Count | 310 | 298 | -3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sobelman
The Sobelman surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 95.16% of those bearing the name identified as White, although this percentage saw a small decrease to 92.62% by 2010. There was an increase in the Hispanic representation within this surname from 1.94% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010, marking a significant growth of 73.20%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased marginally from 2.26% to 2.35%. However, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 92.62% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.36% | 73.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.35% | 3.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |