Explore the Family Name Soss
The meaning of Soss
Hungarian and Jewish (from Hungary) (Sóss): variant of Sós (see Sos 1 and 3).
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How common is the last name Soss in the United States?
The surname 'Soss' experienced a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 59,453 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 69,996, indicating a downward shift of around 17.73%. The total count of individuals with this name also decreased during this period, falling from 318 to 280—a drop of approximately 11.95%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Soss per 100,000 population dipped by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #69,996 | -17.73% |
| Count | 318 | 280 | -11.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soss
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Soss' identified as white, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. This figure slightly declined from 97.17% in 2000 to 95.36% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups were either zero or suppressed to protect privacy. However, there was a small increase in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 95.36% | -1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |