Explore the Family Name Solomons
The meaning of Solomons
Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Solomon with genitival or excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Solomons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Solomons experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 60,390th in 2000, it fell to rank 64,388th by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.62 percent. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 312 to 309 during this period, marking a modest drop of 0.96 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Solomons per 100,000 people declined by 16.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #64,388 | -6.62% |
| Count | 312 | 309 | -0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Solomons
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Solomons, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it was largely associated with individuals of White ethnicity, accounting for 85.26 percent in 2000 and increasing to 88.03 percent in 2010. The representation of Black individuals among the Solomons fell from 11.22 percent to 9.06 percent over the same period. However, there were no recorded changes in the number of Solomons belonging to the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Notably, the Hispanic representation, which accounted for 1.92 percent in 2000, was no longer present in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.26% | 88.03% | 3.25% |
| Black | 11.22% | 9.06% | -19.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |