Explore the Family Name Soules
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% |