Explore the Family Name Socia
The meaning of Socia
Americanized form of French Saucier. Compare Sochia. History: Bearers of the surname Socia are descendants of Louis Saucier/Saussier from France (see Saucier).
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How common is the last name Socia in the United States?
The surname 'Socia' saw a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, as indicated by Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Socia ranked 26,924th in terms of overall surname frequency, with 848 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 28,618, with a count of 833, indicating a change of -6.29 in rank and -1.77 in count. The proportion of the population with the surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.31 to 0.28, marking a -9.68 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,924 | #28,618 | -6.29% |
| Count | 848 | 833 | -1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Socia
Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Socia. Between 2000 and 2010, there were noticeable increases in those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, with changes of 52.11 and 75.38 respectively. The majority ethnicity remains White, though it saw a slight decrease from 92.57 to 91.60. The Hispanic population saw an increase from 3.42 to 3.60. Notably, there was a decrease to 0 in those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, possibly due to data suppression for privacy protection.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.57% | 91.6% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 3.6% | 5.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 2.28% | 75.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.08% | 52.11% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |