2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sollid
A Norwegian surname likely derived from a farmstead or location name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Sollid. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sollid surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Sollid in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sollid, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sollid
The surname SOLLID originated in Norway during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Norse word "sollr," which means "hall" or "large room," and the suffix "-id," which indicates a patronymic name, meaning "son of." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived in or near a large hall or was the son of someone associated with such a structure.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name SOLLID can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomatic documents dating back to the 12th century. In these records, the name is spelled "Sollid" and is associated with individuals from various regions of Norway, particularly in the western and central parts of the country.
During the Viking Age, the name SOLLID may have been connected to prominent individuals or families who lived in or near large halls or longhouses, which were common gathering places for social and ceremonial events. These structures played a significant role in the cultural and political life of Norse communities.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Eirik Sollid is mentioned in the Icelandic Annals as a farmer and landowner in the Trøndelag region of Norway. He is recorded as having been involved in local disputes over land and resources, highlighting the potential influence and status of individuals bearing this surname during that time.
Another historical reference to the name SOLLID can be found in the records of the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. In the 16th century, a stonemason named Olav Sollid is documented as having worked on the construction and repairs of this iconic medieval cathedral, which was an important center of religious and cultural life in Norway.
In the 18th century, a prominent Norwegian theologian and author named Hans Sollid (1720-1789) gained recognition for his works on religious subjects and his contributions to the Lutheran church in Norway. His writings and sermons were widely read and influential during his lifetime.
During the 19th century, the name SOLLID became more widely dispersed throughout Norway, with individuals bearing this surname appearing in various regions and occupations. One notable figure from this period was Kristian Sollid (1842-1923), a Norwegian farmer and politician who served in the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, representing the Liberal Party.
While the name SOLLID has its roots in Norway, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the historical and cultural significance of large halls and structures in Norse societies during the Middle Ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sollid
Among Census respondents with the surname Sollid, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Sollid bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sollid surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sollid
Sollid appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,939 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-7 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,001 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 8,939 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 9,001 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sollid surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,048 | #142,049 | -6.8% |
| Count | 127 | 120 | -5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sollid bearers went from 127 to 120 (-5.5% change). The surname moved down 9,001 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #142,049.
FAQ
Sollid surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sollid?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Sollid. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Sollid?
Sollid ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Sollid. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sollid.
Has Sollid become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sollid went from 127 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Sollid?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sollid, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sollid in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sollid appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (1.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sollid (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sollid mean?
A Norwegian surname likely derived from a farmstead or location name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sollid (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Sollid?
Want to know how common the surname Sollid is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.