Explore the Family Name Sochor
The meaning of Sochor
Czech and Slovak: from a metaphorical use of the vocabulary word sochor ‘crowbar’, hence a nickname for a man of exceptional strength.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sochor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Sochor' has seen some decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Sochor' was ranked 50,178 in terms of popularity and dropped to a rank of 55,962 in 2010, reflecting an 11.53% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 392 to 366, marking a 6.63% drop. Likewise, the proportion of people bearing the 'Sochor' surname per 100,000 individuals fell by 20%, indicating a downward trend in its popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #55,962 | -11.53% |
| Count | 392 | 366 | -6.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sochor
Turning to the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with 'Sochor' between 2000 and 2010. While the overwhelming majority identified as White (95.41% in 2000 and 92.35% in 2010), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Two or more races (a growth of 47.55%) and Hispanic (a rise of 43.14%). Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.64% of people with the 'Sochor' surname. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 92.35% | -3.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 3.01% | 47.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.19% | 43.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |