Explore the Family Name Soder
The meaning of Soder
1. German (also Söder): topographic name from Middle High German sōt ‘puddle, wet ground’, Middle Low German sod ‘turf’, the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant, or a habitational name for someone from Söder near Hildesheim, Soden (Hesse, Bavaria), or Sood (Baden-Württemberg). 2. German (also Söder): topographic name from Middle Low German, Middle High German sōt ‘spring, well, salt spring’. 3. Swedish (Söder): ornamental or topographic name from söder ‘south’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Thor, Erik, Hilmer, Sig. German Erna, Ewald, Hans, Viktor.
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How common is the last name Soder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Soder has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 35,522 in commonality and was held by 599 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.22 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 34,110 with 666 individuals bearing the name, increasing the frequency to 0.23 per 100,000, a growth of 4.55 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #34,110 | 3.98% |
| Count | 599 | 666 | 11.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soder
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Soder surname identified as White, accounting for 92.99 percent in 2000 and slightly rising to 93.09 percent in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however, these ethnic identities appeared in the 2010 data, represented by 0.90, 1.05, and 0.75 percent respectively. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.84 percent in 2000 to 1.50 percent in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 2.67 percent to 2.70 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 93.09% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 2.7% | 1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 1.5% | -47.18% |
| Black | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |