Explore the Family Name Sofia
The meaning of Sofia
Italian (Sicily): from the female personal name Sofia, based on Greek sophia ‘wisdom’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Santo, Pasquale, Cono, Saverio, Angelo, Antonio, Carmela, Margherita, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Sofia in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sofia saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sofia was ranked as the 25,076th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had slipped slightly to 25,255. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Sofia surname increased from 928 to 981 during the same period, indicating a growth of 5.71%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Sofia marginally decreased by 2.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,076 | #25,255 | -0.71% |
| Count | 928 | 981 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sofia
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sofia, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Sofia surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased from 89.98% in 2000 to 84.61% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 6.14% to 11.42%, an increase of 85.99%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Black also grew from 0.75% to 1.12%, a rise of 49.33%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races decreased, with the former going down to 0% and the latter dropping by 25.37%. No Sofia-identified individuals reported being American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.98% | 84.61% | -5.97% |
| Hispanic | 6.14% | 11.42% | 85.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 1.53% | -25.37% |
| Black | 0.75% | 1.12% | 49.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |