Explore the Family Name Sohns
The meaning of Sohns
German (also Söhns): 1. patronymic from Sohn. 2. habitational name from Zons, a place near Düsseldorf. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Sohns in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sohns has increased in popularity throughout the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sohns was ranked as the 52,289th most popular surname and grew to become the 50,275th most prevalent surname by 2010, representing a 3.85% increase. The number of individuals with the Sohns surname also expanded during this period, rising from 373 people in 2000 to 416 in 2010, which signifies an 11.53% growth. Despite these increases, the proportion of Sohns per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #50,275 | 3.85% |
| Count | 373 | 416 | 11.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sohns
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Sohns surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 95.71% in 2000 to 91.11% in 2010. The percentage of Sohns identifying with two or more races saw a relative increase, growing from 2.14% in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010. Interestingly, while no Sohns identified as Hispanic or Black in 2000, by 2010, 2.4% identified as Hispanic and 1.92% identified as Black. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 91.11% | -4.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 2.4% | 12.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |