Explore the Family Name Soderman
The meaning of Soderman
Swedish (Söderman): from söder ‘south’ + man ‘man’, probably an ornamental name but possibly a habitational name for someone who had migrated from the south. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Helmer, Lennart, Nils.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soderman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Soderman slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 34,799 in 2000, it fell to 36,695 in 2010, a decrease of 5.45%. Likewise, the number of people bearing the surname also dipped from 614 individuals in 2000 to 609 in 2010, marking a modest reduction of 0.81%. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a drop of approximately 8.7% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #36,695 | -5.45% |
| Count | 614 | 609 | -0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soderman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a small shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Soderman surname from 2000 to 2010. While those who identify as White remained the majority, there was a slight decline of 0.89%. In contrast, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of around 47.95%. However, those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 were not present in 2010, and there was no change in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The representation of individuals identifying with two or more races also decreased by 16.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 94.75% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.61% | 47.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.82% | -16.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |