Explore the Family Name Sovie
The meaning of Sovie
Altered form of French Sauvé (see Sauve). History: Bearers of the surname Sovie are descendants of Pierre Sauvé dit Laplante from France (see Sauve).
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How common is the last name Sovie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sovie has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 75,695 with a count of 237, equating to approximately 0.09 per 100k people. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 73,215 with an increased count of 265 individuals, still roughly 0.09 per 100k. This represents a positive change of 3.28 in rank and an 11.81 increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #73,215 | 3.28% |
| Count | 237 | 265 | 11.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sovie
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Sovie surname primarily identifies with white ethnicity. In 2000, 97.89% identified as white, which slightly decreased to 96.23% in 2010. The census data also shows a small introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within the Sovie surname holders in 2010, accounting for 1.89%. Other ethnic identities such as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either absent or suppressed for privacy in both the 2000 and 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 96.23% | -1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |