Explore the Family Name Soules
The meaning of Soules
1. English: variant of Soule. 2. French (Soulès): plural form of Soulé (see Soule).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soules in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Soules has experienced a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 16,635th in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 16,993rd, a change of -2.15%. However, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Soules surname increased from 1,586 in 2000 to 1,672 in 2010, a growth of roughly 5.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased from 0.59 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,635 | #16,993 | -2.15% |
| Count | 1,586 | 1,672 | 5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.57 | -3.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soules
Regarding its ethnic identity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some fluctuations over the same period. There was a notable decrease in individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native descent bearing the Soules surname, with the numbers going from 0.38% and 0.32% respectively in 2000 to zero by 2010. Similarly, individuals identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 2.46% to 0.96%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 53.05%, rising from 3.28% to 5.02%. The number of Black individuals increased by 12.08%, while White individuals saw a minor decrease of 0.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.17% | 90.55% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 5.02% | 53.05% |
| Black | 2.4% | 2.69% | 12.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 0.96% | -60.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |