Explore the Family Name Sonneman
The meaning of Sonneman
Americanized form of German Sonnemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sonneman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sonneman" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 78,326 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to the rank of 84,748, marking an 8.2% decrease. The number of individuals with the Sonneman surname also dipped slightly from 227 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of 2.64%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sonneman per 100,000 decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #84,748 | -8.2% |
| Count | 227 | 221 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sonneman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked with the name "Sonneman". The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 94.71% to 90.50%. There were no Sonnemans who identified as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, these groups made up 2.26% and 2.71% of the Sonneman population respectively. People identifying as two or more races formed 2.20% of the Sonneman population in 2000, but there were none by 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black appeared in 2010, making up 2.26% of the Sonnemans.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 90.5% | -4.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |