Explore the Family Name Soberanis
The meaning of Soberanis
Hispanic (mainly Mexico and Guatemala): variant of Soberanes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soberanis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Soberanis has seen a substantial growth in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 26,807th in popularity and was held by 853 individuals. By 2010, it had risen to the 20,116th spot, a jump of nearly 25% in rank. The total count of people with this surname also increased significantly during this period, growing by around 56% to reach a total of 1,328. The proportion of people named Soberanis per 100,000 residents also rose from 0.32 to 0.45, an increase of over 40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,807 | #20,116 | 24.96% |
| Count | 853 | 1,328 | 55.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.45 | 40.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soberanis
A look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Soberanis, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals that the largest group identifying with this name are of Hispanic origin. This group made up 89.33% of those with the Soberanis surname in 2000, decreasing slightly to 88.70% in 2010. The next largest group were Black individuals, who represented 6.92% of the population with this surname in 2000, rising to 7.15% in 2010. The number of White individuals holding the Soberanis surname also increased during this period, going from 2.58% to 2.94%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw some representation in 2010, though no data is available for this group in 2000. The "Two or more races" category decreased from 0.82% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No American Indian and Alaskan Natives were recorded with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.33% | 88.7% | -0.71% |
| Black | 6.92% | 7.15% | 3.32% |
| White | 2.58% | 2.94% | 13.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |