Explore the Family Name Sonnemann
The meaning of Sonnemann
German: in the north an occupational name from Middle Low German soneman ‘arbitrator’; in the south perhaps an elaborate compound of Sonne + -mann ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sonnemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sonnemann has seen slight changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 98,770th in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 107,134, marking a decrease of 8.47%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname only decreased marginally from 170 to 166 during that same period, reflecting a modest change of -2.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #107,134 | -8.47% |
| Count | 170 | 166 | -2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sonnemann
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sonnemann, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.24% of those bearing the surname were identified as White, while the number slightly decreased to 92.77% in 2010. No individuals were reported to be Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a minor emergence of Hispanic identity from 0% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 92.77% | -5.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |