Explore the Family Name Solesbee
The meaning of Solesbee
Altered form of English Soulsby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Solesbee in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Solesbee has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,333 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 33,567, a modest decrease of 0.7%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 646 in 2000 to 679 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.11%. Despite this, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 4.17%, moving from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #33,567 | -0.7% |
| Count | 646 | 679 | 5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Solesbee
The ethnic identity associated with the Solesbee surname also experienced some shifts as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the Solesbee surname identified as White, accounting for 96.90% in 2000 and 96.32% in 2010, a small decrease of 0.60%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased by 13.53%, going from 1.70% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. Interestingly, Hispanic representation appeared in 2010 with 1.47% of Solesbees, where there were none in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation disappeared completely by 2010 after making up 0.77% of the Solesbees in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 96.32% | -0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.47% | -13.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |