Explore the Family Name Solow
The meaning of Solow
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): shortened and altered form of Solovey ‘nightingale’. Compare Soloff. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Zalman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Solow in the United States?
According to the data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Solow saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 40,465 in popularity, with 509 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, the ranking had dropped to 44,356, and the total count decreased to 485, indicating a change of -9.62 in rank and -4.72 in count. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.19 individuals named Solow in 2000, which slightly reduced to 0.16 by 2010, showing a proportional decrease of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #44,356 | -9.62% |
| Count | 509 | 485 | -4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Solow
Regarding ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is observed that people with the surname Solow predominantly identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.46% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing marginally to 96.29% in 2010. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, these categories recorded 1.86% and 1.03% respectively. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.77% in 2000 to zero in 2010, and there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 96.29% | -0.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |