Explore the Family Name Sorah
The meaning of Sorah
English (Lancashire): perhaps a variant of Sawrey, a habitational name from Sawrey in Hawkshead (Lancashire), from Old Norse saurar, plural of saurr ‘mud, dirt’.
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How common is the last name Sorah in the United States?
According to data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sorah witnessed a subtle rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 60,887th and by 2010 it had climbed to 59,742nd position, marking an increase of 1.88 percent. In terms of the count, there were 309 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew by 9.39 percent to 338 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Sorah per 100k remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #59,742 | 1.88% |
| Count | 309 | 338 | 9.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorah
As for the ethnic identity associated with the name Sorah, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it's primarily linked with people who identify as White. In 2000, a significant 96.76 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, slightly dipping to 95.27 percent by 2010. The second most prevalent ethnicity associated with Sorah was Hispanic, although it represented a small percentage. However, it's worth noting that the proportion of people identifying as Hispanic doubled from 1.62 percent in 2000 to 3.55 percent in 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.27% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.55% | 119.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |