Explore the Family Name Soutter
The meaning of Soutter
Scottish: variant of Souter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soutter in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Soutter has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,905th most popular surname in the United States, with 248 people bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 80,131 and the count of individuals with the surname Soutter dropped slightly to 237, marking a decline of 4.44%. The proportion of individuals named Soutter per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #80,131 | -9.91% |
| Count | 248 | 237 | -4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soutter
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Soutter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority identify as White, though there has been a small decline from 93.15% in 2000 to 91.14% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained stable at 0%. Interestingly, the data shows some increase in diversity with a small representation of Hispanic (2.53%) and those identifying as two or more races (2.53%) appearing in 2010. However, the percentage of Soutters who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly by 41.87%, from 3.63% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.15% | 91.14% | -2.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.63% | 2.11% | -41.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |