Explore the Family Name Sodergren
The meaning of Sodergren
Swedish (Södergren): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘south’ + gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sodergren in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sodergren" saw a slight dip from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 38,644 in terms of popularity but this fell slightly by 0.67% to 38,902 in 2010. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Sodergren surname increased by 5.39%, from 538 to 567 over the same period. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the incidence of the name decreased by 5% - going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #38,902 | -0.67% |
| Count | 538 | 567 | 5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sodergren
The ethnic identity of individuals carrying the surname "Sodergren" has also seen some shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant 94.42% identified as White, a percentage that dropped slightly to 92.77% in 2010. The number identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 1.12%, but no such data was available for 2010. Those claiming two or more races declined from 2.04% to 1.76%. The Hispanic community saw an increase from 1.86% to 2.29%. There were no individuals identifying as Black in either year, while there was a new category emerging in 2010 with 1.59% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 92.77% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.29% | 23.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.76% | -13.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |