Explore the Family Name Soderlund
The meaning of Soderlund
Swedish (Söderlund): ornamental name composed of the elements söder ‘south’ + lund ‘grove’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Thor, Alf, Algot.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soderlund in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Soderlund has seen a slight decline in rank over the years, going from 20260 in 2000 to 20285 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.12%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased by 7.28%, rising from 1222 in 2000 to 1311 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people dipped slightly by 2.22% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,260 | #20,285 | -0.12% |
| Count | 1,222 | 1,311 | 7.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.44 | -2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soderlund
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Soderlund. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (96.56%), a figure that slightly decreased to 94.81% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.65% to 0.76% between 2000 and 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010, representing a change of 66.09%. The Hispanic representation also saw a significant jump of 68.70%, moving from 1.31% to 2.21% over the course of the decade. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no individuals with the Soderlund surname identified with these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 94.81% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.21% | 68.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.91% | 66.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.76% | 16.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |