Explore the Family Name Soren
The meaning of Soren
Probably an Americanized form of Norwegian Sørem (see Sorem) or a shortened form of Danish or Norwegian Sørensen (see Sorensen).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soren in the United States?
The surname Soren, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,115th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had jumped to 74,141st — a change of 6.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 224 to 261 during this period, marking a 16.52% increase. The proportion of people named Soren per 100,000 population increased by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #74,141 | 6.29% |
| Count | 224 | 261 | 16.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soren
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Soren, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most significantly, the percentage identified as White decreased from 91.07% to 86.59%, a change of -4.92%. At the same time, there were increases within other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from having no representation in 2000 to making up 3.83% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 4.91% to 5.75%, a 17.11% change. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.23% to 2.68%, a 20.18% increase. There was no representation among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.07% | 86.59% | -4.92% |
| Two or More Races | 4.91% | 5.75% | 17.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.83% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.68% | 20.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |