Explore the Family Name Sodaro
The meaning of Sodaro
Italian: 1. from a shortened and altered form of the personal name Isodoro (modern Italian Isidoro, see Isidore). 2. habitational name from a place so called in Calabria.
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How common is the last name Sodaro in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sodaro has seen some changes over time. In 2000, Sodaro was ranked as the 60,390th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 65,964th, a 9.23% decrease. The number of people with this surname also dropped slightly from 312 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, showing a decline of 3.85%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sodaro per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%, making it less common overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #65,964 | -9.23% |
| Count | 312 | 300 | -3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sodaro
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Sodaro, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the name are of White ethnic identity. This group made up 97.44% in 2000 and fell slightly to 96.33% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities either in 2000 or 2010 bearing the surname. However, there was a slight increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 0% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96.33% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |