Explore the Family Name Sonntag
The meaning of Sonntag
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German sun(nen)tac, German Sonntag ‘Sunday’, a nickname for someone who had some particular connection with Sunday. The German surname may have arisen from a personal name for a child born on a Sunday, for this was considered a lucky day. Among Jews, it seems to have been one of the group of names referring to days of the week that were distributed at random by government officials. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto, Volker, Erwin, Fritz, Guenter, Heinz, Markus.
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How common is the last name Sonntag in the United States?
The surname Sonntag has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Sonntag ranked 14,799 in popularity and had a count of 1,840. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 15,442, marking a decrease in popularity by 4.34%. However, the count rose slightly to 1,897, reflecting a marginal increase of 3.1%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Sonntag per 100,000 decreased by 5.88% from 0.68 to 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,799 | #15,442 | -4.34% |
| Count | 1,840 | 1,897 | 3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.64 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sonntag
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnicity breakdown for the surname Sonntag saw some shifts between the years 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.16% to 94.57%. There was a noticeable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.68% to 2.53%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.14% to 0.84%, while those identifying as two or more races showed a minor drop from 1.63% to 1.58%. The percentages remained steady at 0 for both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 94.57% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.53% | 50.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.58% | -3.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 0.84% | -26.32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |