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

Soin, 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 Soin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soin in America

Soin is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soin surname appeared 121 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 Soin.

The history of the last name Soin

The surname SOIN has its origins in France, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "soin," which translates to "care" or "concern." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was particularly attentive or conscientious.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SOIN surname can be found in the French parish records of the village of Boulogne-sur-Mer, where a certain Jean SOIN was born in 1598. Another early reference comes from the town of Rouen, where a family by the name of SOIN resided in the late 17th century.

As the name spread across France, it adopted various spellings, such as SOYN, SOUIN, and SOEN, reflecting regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. The SOIN name can also be found in some isolated regions of neighboring countries, such as Belgium and Switzerland, likely due to migration patterns.

Among the notable individuals bearing the SOIN surname in history is Jacques SOIN (1632-1692), a French painter and engraver known for his depictions of biblical scenes and landscapes. Another figure of note is Pierre SOIN (1718-1782), a French architect who designed several prominent buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Ville.

In the 19th century, a certain Louis SOIN (1817-1891) gained recognition as a renowned French clockmaker, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. Marie SOIN (1856-1932), a French writer and feminist activist, was also a prominent figure who advocated for women's rights and suffrage.

Crossing the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the SOIN name in North America dates back to 1754, when a family by the name of SOIN settled in the French colony of Acadia, which later became part of Canada.

While the SOIN surname may not be among the most widespread or common names, it has left its mark on history through the contributions of individuals in various fields, from the arts and architecture to literature and craftsmanship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soin

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

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 Soin 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.

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

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