Explore the Family Name Somero
The meaning of Somero
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from somero ‘rough gravel’, referring to the terrain. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century chiefly in southern and central Ostrobothnia.
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How common is the last name Somero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Somero saw a small decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 39,499th most popular surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 41,728th spot, marking a decrease of 5.64%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 524 in 2000 to 521 in 2010, representing a minor drop of 0.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #41,728 | -5.64% |
| Count | 524 | 521 | -0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Somero
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Somero, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a strong predominance of Whites, with an increase from 97.33% in 2000 to 98.46% in 2010. The Hispanic representation, however, dropped completely from 1.53% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islanders, people identifying as two or more races, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 98.46% | 1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |