Explore the Family Name Sorrenti
The meaning of Sorrenti
Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Sorrento. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Salvatore, Sabino, Angelo, Ferdinando, Francesca, Nicola, Rocco, Savino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sorrenti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sorrenti dipped between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was the 50,366th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 55,121st place, representing a 9.44% decrease. The overall count of individuals with this last name also declined from 390 to 373, a 4.36% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Sorrenti per 100,000 residents also fell by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #55,121 | -9.44% |
| Count | 390 | 373 | -4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorrenti
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Sorrenti surname identify as White, with figures rising slightly from 96.67% in 2000 to 97.05% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased marginally from 2.05% to 1.88%. In 2000, a small proportion (1.28%) identified as belonging to two or more races; however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individual with the Sorrenti surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 97.05% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.88% | -8.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |