Explore the Family Name Socks
The meaning of Socks
1. Americanized form of German or Jewish Sachs. 2. Altered form of English or German Sock, with the addition of excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Socks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Socks" has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,904th most popular, and by 2010, it had risen to 53,538th. The count of people with this surname also grew from 359 individuals in 2000 to 386 in 2010, reflecting a change of 7.52%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #53,538 | 0.68% |
| Count | 359 | 386 | 7.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Socks
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname "Socks", Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of bearers are of White ethnic identity, though there has been a small decrease from 96.10% in 2000 to 93.78% in 2010. There was a significant increase from 1.39% to 3.37% in the Black community holding this surname during the same period. While the Hispanic community started appearing in the list in 2010 with 1.30%, there were no notable changes among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. The percentage of those having two or more races associated with this surname went down from 1.39% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 93.78% | -2.41% |
| Black | 1.39% | 3.37% | 142.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |