Explore the Family Name Sorci
The meaning of Sorci
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Sorce. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Angelo, Gaeton, Giusto, Nino, Sal, Salvatore, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sorci in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sorci has experienced slight fluctuation over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,824 in terms of popularity and this figure saw a slight decline by 2010, moving to 39,960 — a change of -0.34%. Despite this modest drop in ranking, the actual count of the surname increased from 519 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, showing a 5.78% growth. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.19 during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #39,960 | -0.34% |
| Count | 519 | 549 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorci
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Sorci surname, the Decennial U.S. Census provides a detailed breakdown. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 94.61% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.26% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.70% in 2000 to 5.28% in 2010, indicating a 95.56% change. A small percentage identified as being from two or more races in 2000, however, this data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 93.26% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 5.28% | 95.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |