Explore the Family Name Sorn
The meaning of Sorn
1. German: probably a topographic name from the river Sorn in Alsace. 2. Americanized form of German Zorn. 3. Slovenian (Šorn): from German Schorn.
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How common is the last name Sorn in the United States?
The surname Sorn has seen a slight increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 44,738 in popularity with 452 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, it moved up to rank 43,369 with 498 individuals, representing a 10.18% increase in count. Despite this upward shift in rank and count, the proportion of the population carrying the surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #43,369 | 3.06% |
| Count | 452 | 498 | 10.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorn
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the surname Sorn is predominantly associated with people of Asian/Pacific Islander identity. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals with this ethnic identity who carry the Sorn surname increased from 53.76% to 61.04%, a change of 13.54%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a modest rise of 1.98%. However, those identifying as White reduced their association with the surname by 18.82%, dropping from 41.81% to 33.94% over the decade. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 53.76% | 61.04% | 13.54% |
| White | 41.81% | 33.94% | -18.82% |
| Two or More Races | 3.54% | 3.61% | 1.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |