Explore the Family Name Sokolik
The meaning of Sokolik
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a diminutive of Polish sokół or other Slavic sokol ‘falcon’ (see Sokol).
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How common is the last name Sokolik in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sokolik has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, Sokolik ranked as the 39,176th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 40,082nd place, marking a change of -2.31%. However, the actual count or frequency of this surname increased by 3.4% during the same period, rising from 529 in 2000 to 547 in 2010. The proportion of Sokoliks per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.2 to 0.19, a decline of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #40,082 | -2.31% |
| Count | 529 | 547 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sokolik
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Sokolik surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. This group accounted for 95.46% in 2000, dropping slightly to 92.32% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased from 2.46% to 2.93%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a rise from 1.32% to 1.65%. There was a notable introduction of Sokoliks identifying as Hispanic, which was not recorded in 2000 but made up 2.19% of the total in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Sokoliks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.46% | 92.32% | -3.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 2.93% | 19.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 1.65% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |