Explore the Family Name Sorrento
The meaning of Sorrento
Italian: habitational name for someone from Sorrento on the Bay of Naples. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Angelo, Gaetana, Orlando, Valentino.
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How common is the last name Sorrento in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sorrento experienced a slight decrease in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 60,706 to 61,297, an approximate change of -0.97%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Sorrento surname increased by 5.81%, from 310 individuals in 2000 to 328 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #61,297 | -0.97% |
| Count | 310 | 328 | 5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sorrento
The ethnicity breakdown for the Sorrento surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates that the majority of individuals identify as White, although this percentage saw a minor decrease from 97.74% in 2000 to 96.95% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also reduced slightly, from 1.94% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the other ethnic identities (Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native) during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.95% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 1.83% | -5.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |