Explore the Family Name Solloway
The meaning of Solloway
English and Jewish (American): variant of Soloway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Solloway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Solloway" has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 78,326 in terms of commonness, but by 2010, it moved up to the 65,782nd position, marking a change of 16.02 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 227 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, showing an increase of 32.6 percent. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also rose by 25 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #65,782 | 16.02% |
| Count | 227 | 301 | 32.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Solloway
When discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname "Solloway", the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority (96.01% in 2010, slightly down from 96.04% in 2000) identify as White. There's also a small percentage that has more than one ethnic identity, which saw a slight increase from 3.08% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. The data showed no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for those carrying this surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 96.01% | -0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 3.32% | 7.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |