Explore the Family Name Sosh
The meaning of Sosh
Americanized form of Hungarian Sós (see Sos) or Soós (see Soos), or of their Slovak, Croatian, or Slovenian variants (Šóš, Šoš, or Soóš, Šooš).
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How common is the last name Sosh in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sosh saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname went from 58,553rd place in 2000 to 60,347th in 2010, marking a 3.06% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 3.09%, from 324 in 2000 to 334 in 2010. The proportion of people named Sosh per 100,000 also decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #60,347 | -3.06% |
| Count | 324 | 334 | 3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sosh
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sosh, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white, with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic. In 2000, 93.83% of individuals with this surname identified as white, which increased slightly to 94.31% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease, going from 5.86% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 94.31% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 5.86% | 4.49% | -23.38% |
| 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% |