Explore the Family Name Soots
The meaning of Soots
Possibly an altered form of Dutch Soodts, of uncertain origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soots in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Soots' in the United States has declined slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,567th in popularity with 665 individuals carrying it, a proportion of 0.25 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 35,345, with 637 individuals bearing the name, a proportion of 0.22 per 100,000. This represents an 8.53% decrease in rank and a 4.21% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #35,345 | -8.53% |
| Count | 665 | 637 | -4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soots
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Soots', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, the majority (95.64%) identified as White. By 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 93.41%. The number of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.90% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010, an increase of 214.44%. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.75% to 1.88%, a change of 150.67%. In contrast, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased from 2.26% to 0.94%, a reduction of 58.41%. For Asians/Pacific Islanders and Blacks, the data was either suppressed or showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 93.41% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.83% | 214.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.88% | 150.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.26% | 0.94% | -58.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |