Explore the Family Name Soboleski
The meaning of Soboleski
Americanized form of Polish Sobolewski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soboleski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Soboleski saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,957th in the United States, but by 2010, its ranking had dropped to 38,902nd, representing a 8.19% change. Simultaneously, the count of people bearing this surname fell from 590 in 2000 to 567 in 2010, a drop of 3.9%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 13.64%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #38,902 | -8.19% |
| Count | 590 | 567 | -3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soboleski
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts noted for the Soboleski surname over the same period. Those identifying as white made up the majority of Soboleskis, though their percentage decreased from 97.12% in 2000 to 95.06% in 2010. Meanwhile, those with two or more ethnic identities saw a small increase from 1.53% to 1.59%. During this decade, new appearances of Hispanic (1.76%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.88%) ethnicities were also recorded among people with the Soboleski surname. No changes were reported for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.06% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.59% | 3.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |