Explore the Family Name Soniat
The meaning of Soniat
Altered form of French Saunhac, unexplained. The surname Soniat, which originates from LA, is also found among African Americans. The surname Saunhac has died out in France. History: The progenitor of the majority of the Soniats was Gui de Saunhac du Fossat, a member of a noble family from Gascony, France. A lieutenant in French army, he was sent to LA in 1751 and changed his surname there to Soniat (du Fossat). Some characteristic forenames: French Angelle, Jean-Claude.
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How common is the last name Soniat in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Soniat" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 5.6% from 74,398 in 2000 to 78,567 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing slightly by 0.41% from 242 people in 2000 to 243 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, reflecting that the surname's prevalence in the overall population has diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #78,567 | -5.6% |
| Count | 242 | 243 | 0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soniat
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the "Soniat" surname identify as White or Black. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by 2.76%, from 70.25% to 68.31%. In contrast, the percentage of Black individuals increased by 5.25%, from 28.93% to 30.45%. No changes were observed in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname, with the numbers remaining at 0% for both years. This information indicates that there was a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.25% | 68.31% | -2.76% |
| Black | 28.93% | 30.45% | 5.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |