Explore the Family Name Sobiech
The meaning of Sobiech
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Sobiesław (see Sobek). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Janina, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Sobiech in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sobiech saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at number 44,192, but this dropped to 44,576 by 2010, marking a small change of -0.87%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Sobiech surname increased by 5.01% over the same period, rising from 459 in 2000 to 482 in 2010. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people with the Sobiech surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #44,576 | -0.87% |
| Count | 459 | 482 | 5.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sobiech
In terms of ethnicity, the Sobiech surname is overwhelmingly associated with white individuals, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.73% of individuals with the Sobiech surname identified as white, a figure that marginally increased to 96.89% by 2010. The census data also reveals a small percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races; however, this group experienced a decline of 40.23% between 2000 and 2010. There was no recorded data of individuals with the Sobiech surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years. Notably, there was an appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not recorded in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 96.89% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.04% | -40.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |