Explore the Family Name Sorem
The meaning of Sorem
Norwegian (Sørem): variant of Sørum (see Sorum).
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How common is the last name Sorem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sorem has seen a downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 60,390 but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 70,645, representing a decrease of approximately 17%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined during this decade, from 312 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, further indicating a decrease of around 11%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Sorem per 100,000 individuals fell by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #70,645 | -16.98% |
| Count | 312 | 277 | -11.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorem
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sorem, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there has been some change over the ten-year period. White individuals comprised the majority holding this surname, though there was a slight decrease from 97.12% in 2000 to 93.5% in 2010. Interestingly, people identifying as belonging to two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity started to appear in the data in 2010, making up 2.53% each of the total individuals with the Sorem surname. However, there were no records of individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 93.5% | -3.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |