Explore the Family Name Somo
The meaning of Somo
1. Assyrian/Chaldean: from a personal name based on Syriac ṣomo ‘fast, fasting’, referring to a Christian religious practice. 2. Somali: from a Somali (and Oromo) Muslim personal name Somo, possibly a cognate of 1 above. It is found mainly in Kenya. — Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 3. Filipino: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Somo in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Somo has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 88,825 in 2000 to 62,189 in 2010, marking a change of approximately 30%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Somo surname also experienced a considerable increase of almost 66% during this decade, growing from 194 in 2000 to 322 in 2010. The proportion of people named Somo per 100,000 also followed this upward trend, showing a rise of over 57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #62,189 | 29.99% |
| Count | 194 | 322 | 65.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Somo
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010 among individuals with the surname Somo. In 2010, a majority identified as White, accounting for 73.29%, up from 70.62% in 2000. Those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander made up 9.32% and 8.07% respectively. It's worth noting that the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by approximately 17.57% over this period. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a slight decrease. The Hispanic group represented a small fraction with 2.48%, and there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.62% | 73.29% | 3.78% |
| Black | 9.28% | 9.32% | 0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.79% | 8.07% | -17.57% |
| Two or More Races | 7.73% | 6.83% | -11.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 2.48% | -3.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |