Explore the Family Name Sokal
The meaning of Sokal
Polish: nickname for a just or fair-minded man, a derivative of sok ‘justice’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Kazimier, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Sokal in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sokal has experienced minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sokal was ranked 83,618 in popularity, with a count of 209 individuals carrying the name. A decade later, its rank slightly dropped to 83,834, despite an increase in the count to 224 individuals. This indicates a change in ranking by -0.26% and an increase in individuals bearing the name by 7.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 over this period, evidencing that while the number of people with the Sokal surname grew, it did so approximately inline with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #83,834 | -0.26% |
| Count | 209 | 224 | 7.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sokal
The ethnic identity associated with the Sokal surname also shows some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (97.61%) individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure which slightly decreased to 95.98% by 2010. The percentage of those claiming two or more races within the Sokal surname increased from 0% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. No individuals with the Sokal surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 95.98% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |