Explore the Family Name Soprano
How common is the last name Soprano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Soprano" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,903 in popularity with a count of 385 people bearing the name. By contrast, in 2010, the rank rose to 47,429 with a count of 447, marking a 16.1% increase in the number of people named Soprano. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Soprano per 100k also increased by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #47,429 | 6.82% |
| Count | 385 | 447 | 16.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soprano
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals varying trends for the surname "Soprano" between 2000 and 2010. Of those with the surname, there was a notable decrease in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping from 1.3% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. However, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.12%, after no recorded instances in 2000. The majority of individuals named Soprano identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased over the decade from 93.25% to 91.95%. Both Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities saw increases, with Hispanics at 2.6% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010 and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities increasing from 1.56% to 2.01% over the same period. There were no recorded instances of individuals named Soprano identifying as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.25% | 91.95% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 3.13% | 20.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 2.01% | 28.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |