Explore the Family Name Soffe
The meaning of Soffe
English (Hampshire): nickname from Middle English and Old French sauf ‘unscathed, healthy; redeemed’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Soffe has seen a growth in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked at 95,567 but jumped significantly to 86,645 in 2010, marking an increase of about 9.34%. The number of people bearing the name also rose from 177 to 215 during this decade, indicating a 21.47% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #86,645 | 9.34% |
| Count | 177 | 215 | 21.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soffe
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the Soffe surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 98.31% identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.81% in 2010. There was no record of any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, though there were no records of multiracial identity in 2000, by 2010, about 2.33% of individuals with the Soffe surname identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 95.81% | -2.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |