Explore the Family Name Soza
The meaning of Soza
Hispanic (mainly Nicaragua): altered form of Portuguese and Galician Souza. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Arturo, Cornelio, Felipe, Humberto, Jaime, Jesus, Jose, Juan, Rafael, Raul, Amalia.
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How common is the last name Soza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Soza has seen an increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Soza was ranked as the 13,473rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to become the 12,432nd most common surname, reflecting a growth rate of 7.73%. In terms of actual numbers, there were 2,071 individuals with the Soza surname in 2000, and this figure increased by 20.67% to 2,499 by 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname also grew by 10.39%, from 0.77 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.85 per 100,000 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,473 | #12,432 | 7.73% |
| Count | 2,071 | 2,499 | 20.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.85 | 10.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soza
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the Soza surname also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity associated with the name Soza is Hispanic, which increased from 82.38% of all Sozas in 2000 to 85.35% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Sozas who identified as White decreased over the decade from 13.23% to 11.6%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase from 0.39% to 1.08%. There was a substantial decrease in those identifying as two or more races, dropping from 1.79% to 0.32%, while Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers also saw decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.38% | 85.35% | 3.61% |
| White | 13.23% | 11.6% | -12.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 1.32% | -16.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 1.08% | 176.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 0.32% | -82.12% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0.32% | -49.21% |