Explore the Family Name Sorlie
The meaning of Sorlie
1. Norwegian (Sørlie): habitational name from the common farm name, Sørli, composed of the elements sør ‘south’ + li ‘slope, hillside’. 2. Scottish (Perthshire): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Somhairle (see McSorley). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knute.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sorlie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sorlie saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sorlie ranked 49,869th in terms of popularity and this declined to 52,619th by 2010, representing a change of -5.51%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Sorlie surname also decreased marginally from 395 to 394 during this period, a change of -0.25%. Proportionally, out of every 100,000 people, in 2000, there were 0.15 individuals named Sorlie, which fell to 0.13 by 2010; a reduction of -13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #52,619 | -5.51% |
| Count | 395 | 394 | -0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorlie
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the Sorlie surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a notable increase within the White identity, from 97.47% in 2000 to 98.73% in 2010 - a change of 1.29%. Interestingly, those who identified as Hispanic in 2000 (at 1.77%) disappeared entirely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 98.73% | 1.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |