Explore the Family Name Sook
The meaning of Sook
1. Variant of Zook, a surname of ultimately Swiss German origin (see Zaugg). 2. Korean: variant of Suk 2, itself a variant of Sŏk (see Sok 1).
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How common is the last name Sook in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Sook' has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranking 64,186th in 2000, it moved up to 58,876th in 2010, showing an increase of 8.27% in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 290 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, marking an increase of 18.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people with the surname 'Sook' also saw a small rise, moving from 0.11 to 0.12 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #58,876 | 8.27% |
| Count | 290 | 344 | 18.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sook
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the 'Sook' surname as presented by the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been observable changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased from 15.86% to 19.48%, while the percentage of Whites decreased from 79.66% to 72.09%. Interestingly, the year 2010 recorded the presence of the 'Sook' surname among Blacks and American Indian/Alaskan Natives for the first time, at 3.78% and 2.03% respectively. However, the number of those identifying with two or more ethnic identities dropped to zero by 2010, as did the count of Hispanics who carry this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.66% | 72.09% | -9.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.86% | 19.48% | 22.82% |
| Black | 0% | 3.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |