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

Soderbeck, 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 Soderbeck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soderbeck in America

Soderbeck is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soderbeck surname appeared 113 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 Soderbeck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soderbeck 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 Soderbeck

The surname SODERBECK is of Swedish origin, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly derived from the combination of the Swedish words "söder" meaning "south" and "bäck" meaning "stream" or "brook." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near a southern stream or brook.

The earliest known recorded instances of the SODERBECK surname can be found in Swedish parish records and census documents from the late 1500s and early 1600s. These records often list variations of the spelling, such as Söderbeck, Söderbäck, or Söderbäcken, reflecting the regional dialects and the fluidity of surname spellings during that era.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the SODERBECK surname was Johan Söderbeck, a merchant born in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1612. Records indicate that he was involved in the thriving trade between Sweden and the Netherlands during the 17th century.

Another notable figure was Ingrid Söderbeck, a Swedish noblewoman who lived in the late 17th century. She was the daughter of Baron Carl Söderbeck, a prominent landowner and military officer during the reign of King Charles XI of Sweden.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the records of the Swedish East India Company, with Anders Söderbeck serving as a captain on one of the company's ships that traded with India and China.

During the 19th century, the SODERBECK surname gained prominence in the field of academia. Carl Söderbeck (1813-1892) was a renowned Swedish mathematician and astronomer, known for his contributions to celestial mechanics and the calculation of comet orbits.

Another significant figure was Anna Söderbeck (1870-1945), a pioneering Swedish educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a crucial role in establishing the first Swedish university-level teacher training program and championed educational opportunities for women.

While the SODERBECK surname has its roots in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and has been adopted by people of various nationalities and cultural backgrounds. However, its origins can be traced back to the Swedish landscape, where the name was born and carried on through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soderbeck

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

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 Soderbeck 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 Soderbeck 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 Soderbeck was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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