Explore the Family Name Sonnen
The meaning of Sonnen
1. German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Bavaria. 2. German: variant of Sonne 1, or a shortened form of any of various compound names with Sonnen-. 3. Dutch (Van Sonnen): habitational name from Van Son, a place in North-Brabant (recorded as Sunna in the 12th century, of unclear etymology).
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How common is the last name Sonnen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sonnen has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,027 in terms of frequency, and by 2010, it had moved to 44,034, marking a subtle decrease of 0.02%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Sonnen increased by 6.07%, rising from 461 in 2000 to 489 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #44,034 | -0.02% |
| Count | 461 | 489 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sonnen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sonnen also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 83.30% of individuals with this last name identified as White, but by 2010 the number decreased by 5.98% leaving 78.32% identifying as White. Meanwhile, there was a 25.3% increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 15.18% in 2000 up to 19.02% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Sonnen identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black either in 2000 or 2010. The category of individuals identifying with two or more races appears in 2010 with a percentage of 1.84%, while it was non-existent in 2000. Similarly, there were no records of American Indian and Alaskan Native identifying with the surname Sonnen for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.3% | 78.32% | -5.98% |
| Hispanic | 15.18% | 19.02% | 25.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |