Explore the Family Name Solo
The meaning of Solo
1. Breton (Côtes-d’Armor): probably a variant of Solu, a derivative of sol ‘sole’, possibly denoting someone who wore shoes with soles. This surname is rare in Brittany. 2. Spanish and southern French: unexplained. 3. Possibly also Basque: topographic name from solo ‘field, meadow, rural estate’. This surname is not found in the Basque Country. 4. West African (Ghana): unexplained. History: The surname Solo was first brought to North America in the mid-1720s by Pierre-Henri Solo from Brittany, who settled in QC.
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How common is the last name Solo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Solo" has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Solo was ranked the 29,728th most popular surname, by 2010, it had moved up to the 28,465th spot, marking a positive change of 4.25%. The count of people with this surname also increased by 12.18% within that decade, from 747 in 2000 to 838 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained stagnant at 0.28 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,728 | #28,465 | 4.25% |
| Count | 747 | 838 | 12.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Solo
The census data further sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Solo". In 2000, 70.01% of bearers identified as White, which decreased slightly to 64.08% in 2010. The Hispanic population bearing this surname showed a minor decrease from 15.66% to 14.08% within the same period. The Black population with the surname Solo saw a significant increase of 141.79%, jumping from 4.69% in 2000 to 11.34% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained relatively stable with an insignificant change from 8.70% to 8.71%. For those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as having two or more races, the data was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.01% | 64.08% | -8.47% |
| Hispanic | 15.66% | 14.08% | -10.09% |
| Black | 4.69% | 11.34% | 141.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.7% | 8.71% | 0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |