Explore the Family Name Somma
The meaning of Somma
Italian: habitational name from any of various places called Somma, notably Somma Vesuviana in Naples province, from somma, sommo ‘high point, place above’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Salvatore, Pasquale, Sal, Angelo, Antonio, Attilio, Carmela, Dante, Aldo, Aniello, Gildo.
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How common is the last name Somma in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Somma" has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Somma was ranked as the 19813th most popular surname and in 2010, it slid slightly to 19852nd place, showing a minimal change of -0.2. During this time period, the count of people with the surname increased by 7.8%, from 1256 individuals in 2000 to 1354 in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, there was a minor decrease of -2.13% from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,813 | #19,852 | -0.2% |
| Count | 1,256 | 1,354 | 7.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Somma
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Somma" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of -0.79% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The representation of those identifying as Two or more races also decreased by -23.70% from 1.35 in 2000 to 1.03 in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 53.41%, growing from 2.79 in 2000 to 4.28 in 2010. No significant changes were noted for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentage remaining at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 94.31% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 4.28% | 53.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.03% | -23.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |