Find out how popular the last name Sode is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sode.

Sode, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sode surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sode in America

Sode is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sode surname appeared 242 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sode.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sode to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sode

The surname SODE is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "sod," meaning "turf" or "sod." It likely referred to someone who lived or worked on a grassy area or a sod-cutter by trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SODE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Sode" and "Soden." These entries suggest that the name was present in various parts of England, including Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire, during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name SODE appeared in various forms, such as "Sode," "Soden," and "Sodene," in records from counties like Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Gloucestershire. This indicates that the name was well-established in these regions by that time.

One notable bearer of the surname SODE was John Sode, a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire in 1402. Another early record mentions a Richard Sode, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1428.

During the 16th century, the surname SODE was sometimes associated with place names like Sodbury in Gloucestershire and Sodbury Hill in Wiltshire. This suggests that some individuals with the surname may have taken their name from these locations or vice versa.

In the 17th century, the name SODE appeared in various spellings, such as "Soade," "Soad," and "Soade." One notable bearer from this period was William Sode, a merchant and alderman of Bristol, who lived from 1631 to 1701.

Another individual worth mentioning is Sir John Sode, a landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire, who lived from 1678 to 1744. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support for the Whig party.

In the 18th century, the surname SODE continued to be found in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. One notable bearer from this period was Sir Thomas Sode, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who lived from 1712 to 1789.

As the surname SODE evolved over time, various spellings emerged, such as "Soad," "Sode," "Soden," and "Soden." However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the Old English word "sod," reflecting the surname's connection to grassy areas or sod-cutting occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sode

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sode.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sode was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sode has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sode was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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