Explore the Family Name Sonne
The meaning of Sonne
1. German: from Middle German sonne, sunne ‘sun’, either a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a sun, or a topographic name from a field name. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Sonne ‘sun’. Some characteristic forenames: German Rudi, Uwe. Scandinavian Erik, Niels.
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How common is the last name Sonne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sonne slightly dropped in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 35,003rd in 2000, it fell to 35,395th in 2010, a decline of 1.12%. Despite this, the actual count of people with the surname Sonne rose from 610 in 2000 to 636 in 2010, an increase of 4.26%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35%, moving from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #35,395 | -1.12% |
| Count | 610 | 636 | 4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sonne
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people carrying the surname Sonne identified as White, with a slight decrease from 95.25% in 2000 to 94.34% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, decreasing from 2.95% to 2.83% over the same time period. In 2010, there was a new development, with 1.57% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 94.34% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 2.83% | -4.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |