Explore the Family Name Sohi
The meaning of Sohi
1. Indian (Punjab): Sikh name, found in the Jat community. 2. Iranian: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Sohi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sohi has seen a substantial increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,968th and had a count of 205. By 2010, the rank rose significantly to 54,530th and the count almost doubled to 378. This equates to a 35.82% increase in rank and an 84.39% increase in count over the decade. The proportion per 100k also rose by 62.5%, indicating that the surname is becoming more widespread.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #54,530 | 35.82% |
| Count | 205 | 378 | 84.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sohi
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a certain shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sohi. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 77.07%. This percentage increased to 82.54% by 2010. The number of people identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease from 11.22% to 3.70%. There was a minimal change in the percentage identifying as white (-0.60%), with the proportions for Hispanic, black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.07% | 82.54% | 7.1% |
| White | 11.71% | 11.64% | -0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 11.22% | 3.7% | -67.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |