Explore the Family Name Soulis
The meaning of Soulis
1. Greek: possibly a nickname derived from Albanian shul ‘bolt of wood’, figuratively ‘brawny man’ and ‘tall dolt’. 2. Americanized form of Lithuanian Šaulys (see Shaulis). 3. Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of Soule. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Soulis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Soulis" has decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 85,996 in terms of popularity and had a count of 202 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank dropped significantly to 108,734 and the count also declined to 163 individuals. This represents a change of -26.44 in rank and -19.31 in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also fell from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of -14.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #108,734 | -26.44% |
| Count | 202 | 163 | -19.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soulis
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Soulis" identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, there were no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races. In 2000, 97.52% of the people with this surname identified as White, which slightly dipped to 96.93% in 2010, representing a minor change of -0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96.93% | -0.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |