Explore the Family Name Sone
The meaning of Sone
1. Japanese (pronounced as two syllables): written 曾根 ‘former’ and ‘root’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands. One family were samurai of Suō province (now part of Yamaguchi prefecture). 2. English: variant of Son. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sohn or Sonne. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Koji, Fujio, Hiroyoshi, Ichiro, Kaori, Masahito, Minako, Nobuhiro, Sachi, Saya, Shinichi, Yoko.
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How common is the last name Sone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sone" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sone was ranked 50,572nd in terms of surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 53,316th, marking a change of -5.43%. However, the actual count of people with this surname remained steady at 388 for both census years. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname per 100k population also dipped slightly from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, reflecting a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #53,316 | -5.43% |
| Count | 388 | 388 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sone
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sone", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 40.98% to 36.60%. Similarly, those identifying as White saw a small reduction from 32.22% to 30.93%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black experienced a significant jump from 3.35% to 7.99%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 20.88% to 22.16%. There were no changes for American Indian and Alaskan Natives, while those identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease from 2.58% to 2.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 40.98% | 36.6% | -10.69% |
| White | 32.22% | 30.93% | -4% |
| Hispanic | 20.88% | 22.16% | 6.13% |
| Black | 3.35% | 7.99% | 138.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 2.32% | -10.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |