Explore the Family Name Sott
The meaning of Sott
1. English and Scottish: nickname from Middle English sot, Old English sott ‘foolish’, also commonly used as a noun denoting a foolish person. 2. English and Scottish: nickname from Middle English sot(e), swot(e), Old English swōt ‘sweet, pleasant, beloved’, also used as a noun meaning ‘dear one’. Compare Sweet. 3. English and Scottish: nickname from Middle English and Old English sōt, Old Norse sót ‘soot’, also used as an adjective ‘sooty’, perhaps given to someone with black hair. Among the Scandinavians it was used as a personal name, Sóti, which was brought to England by the Vikings. 4. German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Sott in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Sott, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 95,567th most popular, but slipped to the 107,134th spot by 2010, representing a 12.1% decrease in rank. In terms of count, there were 177 individuals identified with the surname in 2000, which slightly declined to 166 by 2010, marking a 6.21% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also went down from 0.07 to 0.06, a drop of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #107,134 | -12.1% |
| Count | 177 | 166 | -6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sott
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Sott, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly belongs to individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 87.01% of those bearing the surname identified as White, a percentage that dipped to 83.73% in 2010, indicating a 3.77% change. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 11.86% to 12.05%, marking a 1.60% change. No significant changes or data were reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.01% | 83.73% | -3.77% |
| Black | 11.86% | 12.05% | 1.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |