Explore the Family Name Sohl
The meaning of Sohl
German: topographic name for someone who lived in a marshy place, from Middle High German, Middle Low German sol ‘puddle of dung, muddy pool, pond’.
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How common is the last name Sohl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sohl ranked 22,403 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly to rank 22,673 by 2010, a decrease of around 1.21%. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,072 in 2000 to 1,131 in 2010, a growth of approximately 5.5%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Sohl surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,403 | #22,673 | -1.21% |
| Count | 1,072 | 1,131 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sohl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics with the Sohl surname saw an increase of 57.33% and 86.11%, respectively. However, the proportion of White individuals bearing this surname dropped by 4.53% during this period. There was also a slight decline of 16.07% in the percentage of people identifying as two or more races with this surname. It's important to note that there were no recorded instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Sohl surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.32% | 87.18% | -4.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.82% | 6.01% | 57.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 4.69% | 86.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.41% | -16.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |