Explore the Family Name Soo
The meaning of Soo
Chinese: variant of Su. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Kwang, Suk, Chan, Chia, Chin, Chyi, Han, Keng, Kwan, Kyung, Leong, Liang.
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How common is the last name Soo in the United States?
The surname Soo holds a certain level of popularity within the United States, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked as the 22,143rd most common name in the country, with 1,089 individuals carrying it. This trend saw slight growth over the next decade, as by 2010, the count had increased to 1,117, resulting in a 2.57% increase. However, its rank fell slightly to 22,906, indicating a decrease in popularity of 3.45%. The proportion of people carrying the Soo surname per 100,000 also dipped marginally from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010, a decline of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,143 | #22,906 | -3.45% |
| Count | 1,089 | 1,117 | 2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soo
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Soo surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, comprising 81.27% in 2000 and 79.86% in 2010. There was a small decrease in this ethnicity's representation over the decade, falling by 1.73%. At the same time, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, growing from 6.80% in 2000 to 7.79% in 2010, a rise of 14.56%. The percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 10.38% to 10.47%, a change of 0.87%. Furthermore, the Hispanic population experienced growth, rising from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010, a rise of 16.67%. The data shows no representation of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities among the Soo surname holders during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.27% | 79.86% | -1.73% |
| White | 10.38% | 10.47% | 0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 6.8% | 7.79% | 14.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.61% | 16.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |