Explore the Family Name Sosebee
The meaning of Sosebee
English: altered form of Sorsby, itself a variant of Sowerby. The surname Sosebee is found mainly in GA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sosebee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sosebee saw a change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 13,282nd in terms of popularity within the United States but by 2010, it had slipped to the 13,752nd spot, marking a decrease of 3.54%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,107 to 2,200, showing a rise of 4.41%. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a slight decline from 0.78 to 0.75, a change of -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,282 | #13,752 | -3.54% |
| Count | 2,107 | 2,200 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.75 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sosebee
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates that while the majority of individuals with the Sosebee surname identified as White (95.18% in 2010, down from 96.73% in 2000), there was an increase in diversity over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races grew by 82.22%, from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. There were also increases in the Hispanic population (from 0.81% to 1.14%) and the Black population (from 1.04% to 1.14%). Notably, the 2010 census marked the first time that individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.59%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.32%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.18% | -1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.64% | 82.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.14% | 40.74% |
| Black | 1.04% | 1.14% | 9.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |