Explore the Family Name Soledad
The meaning of Soledad
Spanish: 1. habitational name from any of the places called (La) Soledad in northern Spain (see 2 below). 2. from a short form of the Marian name María de la Soledad, from soledad ‘solitude’.
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How common is the last name Soledad in the United States?
The surname "Soledad" has seen an increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,482nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to 31,754th place, marking a significant increase of 30.18%. The total count of individuals with the surname also grew substantially, from 443 in 2000 to 727 in 2010, reflecting a 64.11% increase. The proportion of Soledads per 100,000 people also rose by 56.25% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #31,754 | 30.18% |
| Count | 443 | 727 | 64.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.25 | 56.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soledad
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been some fluctuation in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Soledad". In 2000, 78.33% of Soledads identified as Hispanic, and this number slightly increased to 81.43% by 2010. The percentage of Soledads identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 5.52%, from 15.58% in 2000 to 14.72% in 2010. Interestingly, the White portion reported a sharp decline of 56.54%, falling from 4.74% in 2000 to just 2.06% in 2010. There were no recorded Soledads identifying as Black or of two or more races in either year, but by 2010, 0.83% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.33% | 81.43% | 3.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.58% | 14.72% | -5.52% |
| White | 4.74% | 2.06% | -56.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |