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

Sokolosky, 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 Sokolosky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sokolosky in America

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

The Sokolosky 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 Sokolosky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sokolosky 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 Sokolosky

The surname Sokolosky is of Russian origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "sokol," meaning falcon or hawk, and the suffix "-sky," which indicates a place of origin or belonging. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place associated with falcons or hawks, or it could have been a descriptive name given to someone who had falcon-like qualities or worked with these birds.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Sokolosky can be found in historical documents from the Russian Empire. One notable mention is in the Velvet Book, a 17th-century record of Russian nobility, where the Sokolosky family is listed as landed gentry. This indicates that the family held a respected position in Russian society during that era.

In the 18th century, the Sokolosky name appears in the records of the Russian Orthodox Church, with several individuals bearing the name serving as priests or religious figures. One such individual was Father Mikhail Sokolosky, who was a prominent cleric in St. Petersburg in the late 1700s.

As the Russian Empire expanded, the Sokolosky name spread to other regions, including Ukraine and Belarus. In the 19th century, there are records of Sokolosky families living in these areas, with some members becoming involved in the arts, literature, and politics.

One notable bearer of the Sokolosky name was Ivan Sokolosky (1820-1892), a Ukrainian writer and poet who is considered a pioneer of modern Ukrainian literature. His works explored themes of national identity and cultural preservation during a time of Russian dominance.

Another prominent figure was Dmitry Sokolosky (1855-1918), a Russian military officer who fought in the Russo-Turkish War and later served as a general during World War I. He is remembered for his strategic leadership and bravery on the battlefield.

In the 20th century, the Sokolosky name continued to appear in various fields, including academia and science. One example is Nadezhda Sokolosky (1901-1985), a renowned Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of partial differential equations.

While the surname Sokolosky is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Russia and the surrounding regions, carrying with it a history that spans centuries and encompasses notable figures from various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sokolosky

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

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

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