Explore the Family Name Sona
The meaning of Sona
1. Italian (Veneto): habitational name from a place so named in Verona province. 2. Indian and Bangladeshi: from a personal name in Hindi meaning ‘gold’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Sona' showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,569th most popular surname, but by 2010, it slipped to 71,265th place, reflecting a change of -3.93%. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the 'Sona' surname increased slightly from 268 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.24%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #71,265 | -3.93% |
| Count | 268 | 274 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sona
On the subject of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the distribution among those with the 'Sona' surname shifted significantly from 2000 to 2010. White individuals made up the majority, although their percentage dropped from 76.12% in 2000 to 66.79% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 30.36%, reaching 10.22% in 2010. There was also notable growth among Black individuals, who made up 18.25% of the 'Sona' surname holders in 2010, a significant increase from 10.45% in 2000. The Hispanic proportion also saw an increase, moving from 2.24% to 2.92%. No change was recorded for those identifying as two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native; both remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.12% | 66.79% | -12.26% |
| Black | 10.45% | 18.25% | 74.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.84% | 10.22% | 30.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.92% | 30.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |