Explore the Family Name Sobus
The meaning of Sobus
Polish (Sobuś): from a pet form of the personal name Sobiesław (see Sobek). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sobus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sobus has seen a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. While it ranked 62,236 in 2000, by 2010 it had slipped to 64,200, marking a 3.16% decrease in rank. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 301 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.99%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #64,200 | -3.16% |
| Count | 301 | 310 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sobus
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sobus, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of 96.68% identified as white, and this figure slightly decreased to 96.45% in 2010, marking a 0.24% drop. No significant representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was observed in either year. The data also showed no indication of those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 96.45% | -0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |