Explore the Family Name Sorey
The meaning of Sorey
Probably an altered form of English Sawrey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sorey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sorey showed a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 28,489th in popularity and had a count of 788 occurrences. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 30,303rd and the count also decreased to 772. This indicates a change of -6.37% in rank and -2.03% in occurrence. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.29 to 0.26, signifying a drop of -10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,489 | #30,303 | -6.37% |
| Count | 788 | 772 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorey
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Sorey, statistics from the Decennial U.S. Census show several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with the surname Sorey decreased from 68.53% to 64.64%, while those identifying as Black increased from 26.90% to 29.66%. Notably, the Hispanic representation within the Sorey surname saw a significant increase of 176.40%, rising from 0.89% to 2.46%. However, the percentage of individuals with the Sorey surname who identified with two or more races saw a drop of -21.15%, going from 2.79% to 2.20%. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, indicating no individuals with the Sorey surname identified with these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.53% | 64.64% | -5.68% |
| Black | 26.9% | 29.66% | 10.26% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 2.46% | 176.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 2.2% | -21.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |