Explore the Family Name Soncrant
The meaning of Soncrant
Americanized form of French Canadian Sanscrainte: soldier’s name from French sans crainte ‘without fear’. History: This surname developed from a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Jean Romain (later Roman) dit Sanscrainte from France (see Romain).
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How common is the last name Soncrant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Soncrant saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Soncrant was ranked as the 56,526th most popular surname in the United States and this dropped to the 60,196th position by 2010, marking a negative change of 6.49%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also marginally fell from 338 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, representing a reduction of 0.89%. Consequently, the proportion of Soncrants per 100,000 people decreased by 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #60,196 | -6.49% |
| Count | 338 | 335 | -0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soncrant
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Soncrant has shown some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all individuals (97.63%) with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had dipped slightly to 95.82%, a change of -1.85%. In the same period, there were no Soncrants identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, 1.49% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic and 2.09% identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 95.82% | -1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |