Find out how popular the last name Songy is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Songy.
A surname likely derived from a place name or descriptive locational modifier.
Songy, 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 Songy surname is from the 2010 census data.
Songy is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Songy surname appeared 507 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 Songy.
We can also compare 2010 data for Songy 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.
| 2010 | 2000 | Change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 42720 | 40987 | 4.14% |
| Count | 507 | 502 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | -11.11% |
The surname "SONGY" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "songe," which means "dream" or "vision." The name may have been given to someone who was known for having vivid dreams or a particular talent for interpreting dreams.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Songi," likely referring to a person or family from the French region where the name originated.
In the 13th century, a nobleman named Jean de Songy was recorded as owning lands in the Champagne region of France. His family crest featured a pair of crossed swords, symbolizing their military prowess and valor in battle.
During the Renaissance period, a French philosopher and writer named Pierre Songy (1510-1580) gained recognition for his works on the nature of dreams and their potential to reveal deeper truths about the human psyche.
In the 18th century, a French artist named Marie-Louise Songy (1732-1799) became renowned for her intricate and dreamlike landscapes, which were highly sought after by aristocratic patrons.
In the early 19th century, a British explorer named William Songy (1785-1842) is credited with being one of the first Europeans to map and document the remote regions of the Australian outback, drawing inspiration from the vivid dreams he experienced during his travels.
Throughout history, the surname "SONGY" has undergone various spelling variations, such as "Songi," "Songey," and "Songhie," reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic changes over time.
While the name has roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or established new lineages in different countries and cultures.
We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Songy.
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:
For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Songy was:
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage | Total Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic White Only | 89.35% | 453 |
| Non-Hispanic Black Only | 6.31% | 32 |
| Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only | (S)% | (S) |
| Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 5 |
| Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races | (S)% | (S) |
| Hispanic Origin | 2.17% | 11 |
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 Songy has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.
| 2010 | 2000 | Change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.35% | 89.44% | -0.10% |
| Black | 6.31% | 8.57% | -30.38% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | (S)% | (S)% | (S)% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 0.00% | 200.00% |
| Two or More Races | (S)% | (S)% | (S)% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 1.00% | 73.82% |
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.
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