Explore the Family Name Sokolski
The meaning of Sokolski
1. Polish: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Sokoły or Sokółka, named with sokół ‘falcon’. 2. Jewish: variant of Sokolsky. This is also a variant transliteration of the same Ukrainian, Belorussian, or Russian name. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Piotr.
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How common is the last name Sokolski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sokolski saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sokolski was ranked as the 59,147th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped to 62,189th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the Sokolski name slightly increased from 320 to 322 during the same time period. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%, indicating a relative decrease in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #62,189 | -5.14% |
| Count | 320 | 322 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sokolski
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sokolski also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The dominant ethnic identity remained White, accounting for over 94% in both years with a slight increase of 0.03%. In 2000, there were 2.50% identifying as two or more races, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 13.24%, moving from 2.19% to 2.48%. Meanwhile, a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in 2010 that wasn't evident in 2000. There was no reported Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identification within those carrying the Sokolski surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 94.72% | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.48% | 13.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |