Explore the Family Name Soderholm
The meaning of Soderholm
Swedish (Söderholm): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘south’ + holm ‘island’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Thor, Nils.
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How common is the last name Soderholm in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Soderholm experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,986th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 32,834th position. This change represented a decrease of 2.65%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 681 in 2000 to 699 in 2010, an increase of 2.64%. The proportion of those with the surname Soderholm per 100,000 people also decreased by 4% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #32,834 | -2.65% |
| Count | 681 | 699 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soderholm
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Soderholm also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with it being 95.01% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.85% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic fell from 3.52% to 2.58%. There was a small increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, going from 0.88% in 2000 to 1% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Soderholm identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 95.85% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 2.58% | -26.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1% | 13.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |