Explore the Family Name Sobieraj
The meaning of Sobieraj
Polish: nickname from sobie ‘take for oneself’ + raj ‘paradise’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Casimir, Krzyszt of, Slawomir, Wieslawa, Wojciech.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sobieraj in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sobieraj increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,854th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 had moved up to 68,949th. This represents a slight increase of 1.3%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade from 262 to 285, an 8.78% jump. However, despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Sobieraj surname per 100,000 remained virtually the same at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #68,949 | 1.3% |
| Count | 262 | 285 | 8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sobieraj
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for individuals with the Sobieraj surname from 2000 to 2010. An overwhelming majority identified as white in both years, with a tiny decrease from 94.66% to 94.39%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 2.11% and 2.81% respectively. Conversely, those reporting two or more races dropped from 3.44% to 0. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 94.39% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |