Explore the Family Name Solovey
The meaning of Solovey
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic), Ukrainian, and Belorussian: nickname from Russian solovey ‘nightingale’. For Jews, it can also be an occupational name for a cantor in a synagogue or an artificial name. Compare Solow and Soloway.
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How common is the last name Solovey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Solovey has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,273rd most popular surname, but by 2010, its rank had jumped to 60,636th, marking an impressive 13.71% rise. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased during the same period, from 260 to 332, indicating a growth of 27.69%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also saw a modest increase of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #60,636 | 13.71% |
| Count | 260 | 332 | 27.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Solovey
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Solovey surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 97.31% to 99.1% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races dropped significantly, from 1.92% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 99.1% | 1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |