Explore the Family Name Sondhi
The meaning of Sondhi
Indian (Punjab): Kshatriya name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Sondhi in the United States?
According to Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sondhi has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 79,958 in popularity with 221 individuals carrying it; this number grew by nearly 48% to 327 individuals by 2010, moving the rank up to 61,436. This translates to an increase from 0.08 to 0.11 per 100,000 people, marking a significant rise of 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #61,436 | 23.16% |
| Count | 221 | 327 | 47.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sondhi
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Sondhi surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. From 2000 to 2010, the proportion of Sondhi individuals identifying as such increased from 82.81% to 87.77%, marking a slight growth of 5.99%. During the same period, the share of those identifying as being of two or more races saw a decrease of 58.11%, dropping from 9.50% to just 3.98%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Sondhis identifying as White saw a modest increase from 6.33% to 6.73%. The data for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.81% | 87.77% | 5.99% |
| White | 6.33% | 6.73% | 6.32% |
| Two or More Races | 9.5% | 3.98% | -58.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |