Explore the Family Name Soon
The meaning of Soon
Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 孫, see Sun 1. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Choi, Duck, Eng, Fook, Jae, Jeon, Joon, Keum, Kim Hung, Shih-Chung, Shin Young, Wong.
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How common is the last name Soon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Soon" was ranked as the 31,085th most popular surname in 2000 and slightly increased to the 30,980th in 2010, presenting a modest popularity growth of 0.34%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also saw an increase from 706 in 2000 to 750 in 2010, marking a growth rate of approximately 6.23%. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of this surname witnessed a slight decrease of -3.85% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #30,980 | 0.34% |
| Count | 706 | 750 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soon
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Soon" experienced some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent were the most prominent bearers of this surname, though their proportion decreased by 6.41%, from 72.66% to 68%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw a considerable increase in their representation—up by 34.9% from 12.75% to 17.2%. The proportion of Whites with the "Soon" surname, however, declined by about 29.67%. Lastly, there was a notable increase in Hispanic representation from 1.84% to 4%, a change of 117.39%. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained constant at 0% throughout the period. This information is also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 72.66% | 68% | -6.41% |
| Two or More Races | 12.75% | 17.2% | 34.9% |
| White | 11.19% | 7.87% | -29.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 4% | 117.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |