Explore the Family Name Sommerville
The meaning of Sommerville
Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Somerville 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sommerville in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sommerville held its popularity relatively steady between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname shifted slightly from 12,100 to 12,095, showing a marginal increase of 0.04%. The count, or total number of individuals bearing the surname, rose by 8.96% from 2,365 in 2000 to 2,577 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of -1.14%, moving from 0.88 to 0.87 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,100 | #12,095 | 0.04% |
| Count | 2,365 | 2,577 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.87 | -1.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sommerville
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few changes between 2000 and 2010 for those with the surname Sommerville. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was not significant enough to be counted in 2000, but by 2010, they made up 0.39% and 0.23% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races increased by 36.36%, from 1.65% to 2.25%. The percentage of White individuals decreased slightly, from 70.91% to 67.40%, a change of -4.95%. There was an increase in Hispanic representation from 1.90% to 3.22%, a substantial growth of 69.47%. Lastly, the Black population saw a modest rise of 5.49%, reaching 26.50% in 2010 from 25.12% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.91% | 67.4% | -4.95% |
| Black | 25.12% | 26.5% | 5.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.22% | 69.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.25% | 36.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |