Explore the Family Name Souto
The meaning of Souto
Portuguese and Galician: topographic name from souto ‘grove, small wood’. Compare Soto. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Carlos, Jose, Francisco, Salvador, Ana, Fernando, Javier, Ramiro, Aires, Alejandro, Alfonso. Portuguese Ademir, Amadeu, Joaquim, Vasco.
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How common is the last name Souto in the United States?
The Souto surname has seen a notable increase in popularity in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The ranking of the surname improved from 27,618th place in 2000 to 26,451st in 2010, marking a growth of 4.23%. The number of people carrying the surname also witnessed a significant rise of 12.42%, growing from 821 in 2000 to 923 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the Souto surname per 100,000 people in the U.S. population slightly increased from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,618 | #26,451 | 4.23% |
| Count | 821 | 923 | 12.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.31 | 3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Souto
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Souto surname. While the share of Whites remained relatively stable with a slight decrease of 0.25% (from 60.17% in 2000 to 60.02% in 2010), the Hispanic representation among individuals with the Souto surname increased by 9.88%, rising from 30.57% in 2000 to 33.59% in 2010. Additionally, there was a significant increase among Black identify holders, who represented 1.58% in 2000 and rose to 3.36% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased drastically by 79.33%. Notably, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.98% and 0.65% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.17% | 60.02% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 30.57% | 33.59% | 9.88% |
| Black | 1.58% | 3.36% | 112.66% |
| Two or More Races | 6.82% | 1.41% | -79.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |