Explore the Family Name Sobota
The meaning of Sobota
Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Sorbian: from sobota ‘Saturday’, a name bestowed on or taken by someone who was born, baptized, or registered on a Saturday, typically one who converted to Christianity in adult life. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Boleslaw, Janusz, Jozef, Piotr, Tadeusz, Wladyslaw, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Sobota in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sobota has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sobota was ranked as the 23,428th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 23,472nd position, indicating a change of -0.19%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,012 in 2000 to 1,083 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.02%. Despite this increase in number, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people decreased by 2.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,428 | #23,472 | -0.19% |
| Count | 1,012 | 1,083 | 7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sobota
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some changes over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as White (98.22% and 96.77% respectively), although there was a decrease of 1.48%. The Hispanic population with this surname almost doubled, growing from 0.49% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. Additionally, there was an emergence of Black individuals with the Sobota surname, going from no recorded data in 2000 to 0.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 0.79% to 1.11%. No data for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was reported for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 96.77% | -1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.11% | 40.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.49% | 0.92% | 87.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |