Explore the Family Name Sobieski
The meaning of Sobieski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Sobieszyn, or Sobieska Wola, in Lublin Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jaroslaw, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Zigmunt.
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How common is the last name Sobieski in the United States?
The Sobieski surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 19,587 and held a count of 1,274. By 2010, it fell to rank 20,864 with a count of 1,264. This represents a drop of 6.52% in rank and a decrease of 0.78% in count. The proportion of individuals with the Sobieski surname per 100K also fell from 0.47 to 0.43, marking an 8.51% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,587 | #20,864 | -6.52% |
| Count | 1,274 | 1,264 | -0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sobieski
In terms of ethnicity for the same period, the Sobieski surname saw changes across different groups. For instance, the count for Asian/Pacific Islanders increased by 164.10%, going from 0.39 in 2000 to 1.03 in 2010. Similarly, people identifying as Hispanic with the Sobieski surname increased by 48.87%, from 1.33 to 1.98. Those identifying with two or more races also rose by 24.51%, from 1.02 to 1.27. However, those identifying as white dropped by 1.73%, from 97.17 to 95.49. No change was observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This information is derived from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 95.49% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.98% | 48.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.27% | 24.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 1.03% | 164.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |