Explore the Family Name Soutar
The meaning of Soutar
Scottish: variant of Souter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soutar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Soutar's popularity has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,798 in terms of popularity, dropping to 45,886 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 4.77%. However, the count, or number of people with this surname, remained relatively stable with just a slight increase from 464 to 465 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also experienced a slight reduction of about 5.88%, going from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #45,886 | -4.77% |
| Count | 464 | 465 | 0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soutar
When looking at the Soutar's ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, some changes were observed between the two decades. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 92.03% in 2000 to 89.03% in 2010. The Black community saw an increase of 52.73%, moving from 3.66% to 5.59%. The Hispanic representation also rose by 83.72%, from 1.29% to 2.37%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were not represented in 2000, but by 2010 they made up 1.29% of this surname's population. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped by 27.43%, from 2.37% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. There was no change for American Indian and Alaskan Native, maintaining a 0% representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.03% | 89.03% | -3.26% |
| Black | 3.66% | 5.59% | 52.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.37% | 83.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 1.72% | -27.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |