Explore the Family Name Sohal
The meaning of Sohal
Indian (Punjab, Haryana), Bangladeshi, and Pakistani: Jat habitational name from Sohal village in Jalandhar district of Punjab.
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How common is the last name Sohal in the United States?
The Sohal surname saw a significant increase in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census reports. In 2000, it ranked as the 50,468th most common name, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 31,107th spot—an impressive 38.36% rise. The actual count of individuals with this surname also nearly doubled, from 389 in 2000 to 746 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of people named Sohal per 100,000 increased by 78.57%, going from 0.14 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #31,107 | 38.36% |
| Count | 389 | 746 | 91.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.25 | 78.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sohal
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Sohal surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw an increase from 91.52% in 2000 to 93.70% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly, dropping 59.40% from 4.63% to just 1.88%. A small percentage of Sohals identified as White, and this group experienced a slight increase, growing from 3.34% to 3.62%. There were no reported changes for Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities among individuals with the Sohal surname during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.52% | 93.7% | 2.38% |
| White | 3.34% | 3.62% | 8.38% |
| Two or More Races | 4.63% | 1.88% | -59.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |