Explore the Family Name Sovey
The meaning of Sovey
Altered form of French Sauvé (see Sauve). History: Bearers of the surname Sovey are descendants of Pierre Sauvé dit Laplante from France (see Sauve).
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How common is the last name Sovey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sovey has slightly decreased over a span of 10 years from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sovey ranked 54,152 in popularity with a count of 357, translating to 0.13 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 60,196 with a total count of 335, resulting in a proportion of 0.11 per 100k people. This equates to an overall decrease in popularity by 11.16% and a drop in count by 6.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #60,196 | -11.16% |
| Count | 357 | 335 | -6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sovey
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sovey saw some changes between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.40% in 2000 to 91.64% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a minor decrease of 8.67%, while the group identifying with two or more races showed a notable increase from 1.96% to 4.78%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 91.64% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 4.78% | 143.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.79% | -8.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |