Explore the Family Name Soenksen
The meaning of Soenksen
Danish (Sønksen) and North German (Sönksen): variant of Sønnichsen and Sönnichsen (see Sonnichsen). Some characteristic forenames: German Friede, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Soenksen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Soenksen ranked 70,273 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 70,833 in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.8%. The count of people with the surname Soenksen increased from 260 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, marking a rise of 6.15%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #70,833 | -0.8% |
| Count | 260 | 276 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soenksen
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that nearly all individuals identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with 98.46% and 97.46% respectively, indicating a slight drop of 1.02%. There was no change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with all remaining at 0% for both years. These percentages are based on the total count of people with the Soenksen surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 97.46% | -1.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |