Explore the Family Name Sorell
The meaning of Sorell
1. Altered form of French Canadian Sorel 2 and, in some cases, possibly also of French Sorel 1, a cognate of 2 below. 2. English: variant of Sorrell 1. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Laurent.
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How common is the last name Sorell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sorell has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,497 in terms of popularity, with a count of 455 individuals bearing this name, representing a proportion of 0.17 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 49,914, the count fell to 420, and the proportion per 100k people decreased to 0.14. This indicates that the popularity of the Sorell surname declined by 12.17% in rank, 7.69% in count, and 17.65% in proportion per 100,000 people over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #49,914 | -12.17% |
| Count | 455 | 420 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorell
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Sorell, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Sorell surname identified as White, with 88.57% in 2000 and 86.67% in 2010, showing a modest decrease of 2.15%. Those identifying as Hispanic comprised 5.93% in 2000, increasing slightly to 6.90% in 2010. Notably, the percentage identifying as Black saw a substantial increase from 1.98% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010, a change of 56.57%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at 0%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010 at 1.90%. Those identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 at 1.76%, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.57% | 86.67% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 5.93% | 6.9% | 16.36% |
| Black | 1.98% | 3.1% | 56.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |