Explore the Family Name Sostre
The meaning of Sostre
Aragonese: variant of Sostres, apparently a nickname from sostres ‘dirty, untidy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sostre in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sostre significantly increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank improved from 27,646 to 24,702, a change of 10.65%. The number of people with this last name also saw a significant increase, rising from 820 in 2000 to 1,010 in 2010, a growth rate of 23.17%. This means that the proportion of people named Sostre per 100,000 people increased by 13.33%, from 0.3 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,646 | #24,702 | 10.65% |
| Count | 820 | 1,010 | 23.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.34 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sostre
The ethnicity of people with the surname Sostre has remained largely consistent over the same period, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic representation within this group remains dominant, though it decreased slightly from 92.32% in 2000 to 90.69% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, growing from 1.83% to 2.97%, representing a 62.30% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as White also rose from 5.12% to 6.04%. There were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.32% | 90.69% | -1.77% |
| White | 5.12% | 6.04% | 17.97% |
| Black | 1.83% | 2.97% | 62.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |