Explore the Family Name Sofer
The meaning of Sofer
Jewish: variant of Soffer ‘scribe’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Uri, Chaim, Moshe, Zalmen, Gitty, Hyman, Irit, Lipot, Nurit, Ori, Shlomo, Yeshaya. French Sylvain, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Sofer in the United States?
The surname Sofer has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 to 2010. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the rank of the surname jumped from 44,738 to 38,801, which indicates an increase of 13.27%. The count of people with this last name also saw growth in this period. In 2000, there were 452 individuals named Sofer, but by 2010, this number had increased by 25.88% to 569. The proportion of Sofer per 100,000 residents also expanded from 0.17 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #38,801 | 13.27% |
| Count | 452 | 569 | 25.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sofer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a diversified spread for the surname Sofer. As of 2010, most people with the surname identified as White (92.97%), showing a 6.12% rise from 2000. There was a minimal change of 0.48% in the Black community, keeping it fairly consistent over the years. However, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease by 70.24%, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years. It's worth noting that the Hispanic representation also dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.99% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.61% | 92.97% | 6.12% |
| Black | 4.2% | 4.22% | 0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 5.31% | 1.58% | -70.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |