Explore the Family Name Solin
The meaning of Solin
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element sol ‘sun’, or a habitational name from placenames containing this word (e.g. Solberg), + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Solin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Solin has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. It fell in rank from 56,687 in 2000 to 62,714 in 2010, indicating a drop in usage by 10.63%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 337 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, which is an approximate decline of 5.34%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #62,714 | -10.63% |
| Count | 337 | 319 | -5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Solin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Solin, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identified as White decreased slightly from 89.32% to 85.58%, while the Black population increased significantly from 3.26% to 6.27%. The Hispanic community with the Solin surname also saw growth, increasing from 2.97% to 4.08%. Additionally, more people reported being of two or more races, rising from 2.67% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.32% | 85.58% | -4.19% |
| Black | 3.26% | 6.27% | 92.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 4.08% | 37.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 3.13% | 17.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |