Explore the Family Name Sozio
The meaning of Sozio
Italian (southern): socio ‘companion, ally’, used as a nickname and also as a personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Fiore, Francesco, Marcello, Pellegrino, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Sozio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sozio has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 49,471 in popularity and rose to 49,999 by 2010, marking a change of -1.07. The count of people with the Sozio surname increased from 399 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, showing an increment of 5.01. However, the proportion per 100,000 fell by 6.67 percent, from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #49,999 | -1.07% |
| Count | 399 | 419 | 5.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sozio
Moving on to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Sozio surname is primarily associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.49% of those with the Sozio surname identified as White, which marginally decreased to 96.42% in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.07. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a small increase from 2.26% to 2.63%, a growth rate of 16.37%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native holding the Sozio surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 96.42% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.63% | 16.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |