Explore the Family Name Sotiriou
The meaning of Sotiriou
Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Sotiri(o)s, classical Greek Sōtērios (see Soter).
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How common is the last name Sotiriou in the United States?
The surname Sotiriou has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 109,328 in terms of popularity with a count of 150; however, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 112,568 despite an increase in count to 156, reflecting a change of -2.96 in rank and a 4.0% rise in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.06 to 0.05 over the same period, marking a decrease of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,328 | #112,568 | -2.96% |
| Count | 150 | 156 | 4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sotiriou
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Sotiriou identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 93.33% and 94.23%, respectively. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 3.33% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010. However, those reporting two or more ethnic identities experienced a complete drop from 3.33% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 94.23% | 0.96% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 4.49% | 34.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.33% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |