Explore the Family Name Sorber
The meaning of Sorber
1. Altered form of Swiss German Surber 1. This surname is also found in the Netherlands. 2. German: variant of Surber 2, a topographic name from a the dialect word sorbe, surbe ‘marsh’, the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.
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How common is the last name Sorber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sorber has declined slightly over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sorber was ranked as the 24,949th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 27,354th position, marking a decrease of 9.64%. The total count of people bearing this surname also saw a slight reduction during this period, with the number falling from 935 in 2000 to 883 in 2010, a drop of approximately 5.56%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Sorber per 100,000 individuals decreased by 14.29%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,949 | #27,354 | -9.64% |
| Count | 935 | 883 | -5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorber
The ethnic identity associated with the Sorber surname has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with the Sorber surname identified as White (96.90% in 2000 and 94.22% in 2010), there was a notable increase in the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. The percentage of Sorbers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 59.38%, from 0.64% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic jumped from 0% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.18% to 1.47%, marking a 24.58% change. There were no recorded instances of Sorbers identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 94.22% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.47% | 24.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 1.02% | 59.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |