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

Soon, 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 Soon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soon in America

Soon is the 30980th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soon surname appeared 750 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 Soon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soon 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 Soon

The surname Soon originated in England during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "sunu," which means son. The name likely arose as a descriptive nickname or patronymic, referring to someone who was a son or descendant.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records and documents from various counties in England, such as Somerset, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Richard le Sone, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1195.

In the 13th century, the name appeared with various spellings, including Sone, Soone, and Sunne, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames during that period. The Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landowners in England, includes entries for individuals with the name, such as Robert le Sone and Walter le Sone.

Over time, the name evolved into its modern spelling of Soon. In the 14th century, the name was found in records from various regions of England, including Lincolnshire, Warwickshire, and Yorkshire. One notable bearer of the name was Thomas Soon, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1348.

The surname Soon has also been associated with certain place names in England, such as Sunnington in Kent and Sunningwell in Berkshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in some cases.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Soon. One example is Richard Soon, an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Berkshire in the 16th century (born around 1520, died in 1592). Another is William Soon, a British explorer and botanist who accompanied Captain James Cook on his voyages to the Pacific in the late 18th century (born in 1748, died in 1823).

In the 19th century, John Soon (1790-1869) was a prominent English architect known for his work on various churches and public buildings in London. Additionally, Edward Soon (1837-1919) was a British naval officer who served in the Crimean War and later became a rear admiral in the Royal Navy.

More recently, James Soon (1904-1988) was a British actor and singer who appeared in several films and stage productions throughout his career. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the 1960s television series "The Avengers" and "The Saint."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soon

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

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

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