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

Soha, 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 Soha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soha in America

Soha is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soha surname appeared 276 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 Soha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soha 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 Soha

The surname SOHA has its origins in South Asia, specifically in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged in the region around the 12th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sohā," which means "beauty" or "radiance." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were considered particularly attractive or radiant in their appearance.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SOHA can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from various parts of India and the surrounding regions. For example, there are references to individuals bearing this name in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

One notable historical figure with the surname SOHA was Rani Soha Bai, a 16th-century Rajput queen from the Indian state of Rajasthan. She was known for her bravery and military prowess, leading her forces in battles against the Mughal Empire.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Kunwar Soha Singh, a 19th-century freedom fighter from the Punjab region of India. He played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company.

In the 18th century, there was a renowned poet and scholar named Mir Sohah, who hailed from the city of Lucknow in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. His writings and literary contributions were highly regarded during his time.

The surname SOHA has also been found in ancient inscriptions and stone carvings from various historical sites across South Asia, further attesting to its long-standing presence in the region.

It is worth noting that the name SOHA has undergone various spellings and pronunciations throughout history, such as Sohaa, Sohab, and Sohai, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soha

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

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

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