Explore the Family Name Soulia
The meaning of Soulia
Americanized form of French Souliere or Soulier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soulia in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the surname Soulia has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, the name was ranked 63,812 but it improved to 63,698 by 2010, showing a marginal growth of 0.18 percent. Additionally, the count of people bearing this surname also increased from 292 to 313 during that decade, marking a 7.19 percent rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #63,698 | 0.18% |
| Count | 292 | 313 | 7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soulia
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Soulia, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.23 to 93.61 percent between those years. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 2.05 to 2.24. Interestingly, in 2010, a new ethnicity emerged within the Soulia surname bearers, with 2.88 percent identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 93.61% | -2.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.24% | 9.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |