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

Sohi, 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 Sohi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sohi in America

Sohi is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sohi surname appeared 378 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 Sohi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sohi 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 Sohi

The surname SOHI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, most likely from the Punjab region of modern-day India and Pakistan. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sohī,' which means 'beautiful' or 'graceful.' This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive term, possibly referring to a person's physical appearance or personality traits.

In the historical records of the region, the earliest known reference to the name SOHI dates back to the 16th century. During this period, the Mughal Empire ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent, and many names and titles were given to individuals based on their occupations, social status, or personal attributes. It is possible that the SOHI name was initially associated with a particular profession or social group.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the SOHI surname was Bhai Mati Das SOHI, a influential Sikh scholar and warrior who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a close companion of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, and is revered for his contributions to the Sikh faith and his sacrifices during the Mughal persecutions.

Another notable figure in Sikh history was Bhai Sati Das SOHI, who lived in the late 17th century. He was a devoted follower of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Sikh Guru, and played a crucial role in preserving and propagating the Sikh teachings during a time of turmoil and oppression.

In the 19th century, Sardar Dyal Singh SOHI was a prominent figure in the Sikh community. He was a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who founded several educational institutions, including the Dyal Singh College in Lahore, which is now part of Pakistan.

During the British colonial era in India, the name SOHI was also found among the ranks of the British Indian Army. One such individual was Subedar Karam Singh SOHI, who served with distinction in the Indian Army during World War I and was awarded the Indian Order of Merit for his bravery and leadership.

As the SOHI surname spread across the Indian subcontinent and beyond, it has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from academics and artists to businesspeople and politicians. The name continues to hold cultural significance, particularly within the Sikh community, as a representation of the rich heritage and history of the Punjab region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sohi

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

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

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