Explore the Family Name Somogyi
The meaning of Somogyi
Hungarian: habitational name for someone from Somogy County or one of several places so called. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Laszlo, Zoltan, Andras, Bela, Gabor, Janos, Arpad, Ferenc, Istvan, Jozsef, Karoly, Sandor.
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How common is the last name Somogyi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Somogyi has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 36,232 in 2000 to 34,801 in 2010, a change of 3.95%. Additionally, the count, or the number of people with this surname, increased by 11.13% over this decade, from 584 to 649. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #34,801 | 3.95% |
| Count | 584 | 649 | 11.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Somogyi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of individuals with the surname Somogyi identify as White, with a slight increase from 96.92% in 2000 to 97.84% in 2010. In 2000, there were small percentages of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.20%) and two or more races (0.86%), but these categories were not represented in the 2010 data. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.39% identifying as Hispanic. No individuals reported being Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 97.84% | 0.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |