Explore the Family Name Soman
The meaning of Soman
Indian (Kerala, Tamil Nadu): from a personal name derived from Sanskrit soma ‘moon’ + the Tamil-Malayalam third-person masculine singular suffix -n. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ramdass, Satish, Anagha, Anjali, Bharat, Dilip, Gopal, Narendra, Narine, Nikhil, Pravin, Ram.
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How common is the last name Soman in the United States?
The Soman surname saw a notable increase in prevalence, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 49,563 in popularity and climbed to 44,193 by 2010, a rise of 10.83%. The actual count of people with this surname also grew from 398 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, marking a 22.36% uptick. The proportion of individuals named Soman per 100,000 people likewise increased by 13.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #44,193 | 10.83% |
| Count | 398 | 487 | 22.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soman
Looking at the ethnic identity breakdown for the surname Soman based on the Decennial U.S. Census, a few changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 38.44% in 2000 to 48.25% in 2010, a change of 25.52%. Additionally, there was a dramatic rise in those identifying as Black, from 5.03% to 11.09%, an astounding 120.48% increase. Those identifying as Two or more races decreased sharply (-82.01%), as did American Indian and Alaskan Native (-34.58%). The White and Hispanic percentages saw minor decreases of -6.16% and -18.54% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 38.44% | 48.25% | 25.52% |
| White | 32.16% | 30.18% | -6.16% |
| Black | 5.03% | 11.09% | 120.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.79% | 5.75% | -34.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 2.46% | -18.54% |
| Two or More Races | 12.56% | 2.26% | -82.01% |