Explore the Family Name Sossong
The meaning of Sossong
French (mainly Ardennes and Lorraine) and German: variant or, in Germany, an altered form of French (Normandy and Lorraine) Sosson, from Old French soçon, sosson ‘companion, partner, workmate’ (from Latin socius), hence a nickname for a laborer, perhaps one who usually worked alongside a horse or ox.
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How common is the last name Sossong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sossong saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,700th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 75,317th—a 1.8% increase. The number of individuals carrying the Sossong surname also rose over this decade, with a count of 233 in 2000 and 256 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.87%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #75,317 | 1.8% |
| Count | 233 | 256 | 9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sossong
In terms of ethnicity, the Sossong surname is predominantly associated with white individuals as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.28% of those with this surname identified as white, and this figure rose slightly to 99.22% by 2010. There were no recorded cases of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 99.22% | 0.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |