Explore the Family Name Sorgen
The meaning of Sorgen
German: variant of Sorge. Some characteristic forenames: German Merwin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sorgen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Sorgen' has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 52,500 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to 61,745, indicating a decrease of around 17.61 percent. The count of people with the 'Sorgen' surname also decreased from 371 to 325 during this period, marking a 12.4 percent reduction. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing the 'Sorgen' surname per 100,000 people declined by 21.43 percent, moving from 0.14 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #61,745 | -17.61% |
| Count | 371 | 325 | -12.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorgen
The ethnic identity connected with the surname 'Sorgen', as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that it is largely associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.04 percent of people with the 'Sorgen' surname identified as White, and this proportion slightly increased to 98.15 percent in 2010. During both these years, the census recorded no individuals with the 'Sorgen' surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, there weren't any individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 98.15% | 1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |