Explore the Family Name Somerset
How common is the last name Somerset in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Somerset" has slightly risen in rank from 42,677 in 2000 to 42,511 in 2010, a change of 0.39 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 6.69 percent from 478 in 2000 to 510 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Somerset per 100k decreased by -5.56 percent from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #42,511 | 0.39% |
| Count | 478 | 510 | 6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Somerset
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname Somerset identified as White, with an increase of 2.44 percent from 74.27 percent in 2000 to 76.08 percent in 2010. The number of people identifying as Black decreased by -9.93 percent from 21.34 percent in 2000 to 19.22 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a slight increase from 2.51 percent in 2000 to 2.55 percent in 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic population with the surname Somerset increased by 4.26 percent from 1.88 percent in 2000 to 1.96 percent in 2010. There was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the data being suppressed in both years for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.27% | 76.08% | 2.44% |
| Black | 21.34% | 19.22% | -9.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 2.55% | 1.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.96% | 4.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |