Explore the Family Name Sordo
The meaning of Sordo
Italian: nickname from sordo ‘deaf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sordo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sordo saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 73,659th in 2000, it climbed to the 69,996th spot by 2010, marking an upward change of nearly 5%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 245 to 280 during the same period, reflecting a 14.29% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #69,996 | 4.97% |
| Count | 245 | 280 | 14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sordo
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the distribution of ethnic identities associated with the surname Sordo underwent significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 20% to 11.43%, a drop of 42.85%. However, there was a notable increase in the proportion of people identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 79.18% to 87.86%, indicating a change of 10.96%. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.18% | 87.86% | 10.96% |
| White | 20% | 11.43% | -42.85% |
| 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% |