Explore the Family Name Soden
The meaning of Soden
English (Warwickshire): 1. if pronounced /soʊdən/, see Sowden 4. 2. habitational name from Sudden(e) Farm in Grafton (Wiltshire), recorded as The Soden Park in 1547–53. The origin of the placename is uncertain due to a lack of medieval forms, but it may derive from Old English sūth ‘south, southern’ + denu ‘valley’ or dūn ‘hill’.
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How common is the last name Soden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Soden has seen minor fluctuations over the first decade of this century. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,809th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 that ranking had slightly decreased to 15,246th, a change of -2.95%. However, the count of people with the surname increased from 1,838 in 2000 to 1,929 in 2010, a growth of 4.95%. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight decrease of -4.41% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,809 | #15,246 | -2.95% |
| Count | 1,838 | 1,929 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.65 | -4.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soden
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Soden also saw various changes during this ten-year period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest increase was seen within the Hispanic community, which nearly doubled, growing from 1.25% to 2.49%. The census data also noted increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, with changes of 35.19% and 48.53% respectively. However, there was a minimal increase in the Black community (0.79%), while the White community saw a slight decline (-2.24%). The proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased by -3.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.27% | 90.2% | -2.24% |
| Black | 3.81% | 3.84% | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.49% | 99.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.02% | 48.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.73% | 35.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0.73% | -3.95% |