Explore the Family Name Sorge
The meaning of Sorge
1. German and Dutch: nickname for a careworn individual or for a guardian or caregiver, from Middle High German, Middle Low German sorge, Middle Dutch zorghe ‘care, concern, worry, anxiety’. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places called Sorge or Sorga. 3. Italian (Sicily): dialect variant of Sorce. 4. English: perhaps a variant of Sarge.
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How common is the last name Sorge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sorge increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sorge was the 16,042nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to become the 15,508th most common, a change of 3.33%. The census count for this surname also increased during this period from 1,660 to 1,887, marking a 13.67% growth. As per the proportion per 100k people, the surname Sorge went from being represented by 0.62 individuals in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010, an increase of 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,042 | #15,508 | 3.33% |
| Count | 1,660 | 1,887 | 13.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.64 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorge
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some interesting insights. The highest percentage of individuals with the Sorge surname identified as White, though this decreased slightly from 94.94% in 2000 to 91.47% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise during the same period, increasing from 2.59% to 5.30%, a change of 104.63%. Similarly, there was a noticeable increase among those who identify as Black, from 0.36% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. However, the number of individuals from Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds was either zero or suppressed for privacy, and the representation of Two or more races decreased by 12.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 91.47% | -3.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 5.3% | 104.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.27% | -12.41% |
| Black | 0.36% | 1.06% | 194.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0% | 0% |