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

Sophy, 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 Sophy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sophy in America

Sophy is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sophy surname appeared 124 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 Sophy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sophy 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 Sophy

The surname Sophy has its origins in France, and it is believed to have emerged during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "sophie," which means "wisdom" or "knowledge." This word, in turn, traces its roots back to the Greek word "sophia," which has a similar meaning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sophy can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Sophya," likely referring to a landowner or tenant at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the name Sophy was associated with scholars and intellectuals, as it reflected the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. In the 13th century, a renowned French philosopher and theologian, Siger of Brabant (c. 1235-1284), was also known as Siger de Sophy, reflecting his association with the surname.

In the 16th century, the surname Sophy gained prominence in England, particularly with the rise of the Tudor dynasty. One notable individual was Sir John Sophy (c. 1520-1595), a courtier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He was involved in various diplomatic missions and negotiations with foreign powers.

Another influential figure bearing the surname Sophy was Sir Thomas Sophy (c. 1570-1625), an English statesman and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1618-1619. He played a significant role in the city's governance and was known for his efforts in improving the infrastructure and welfare of Londoners.

In the realm of literature, the surname Sophy is associated with the British writer and essayist, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851), whose mother's maiden name was Wollstonecraft. One of her most famous works, the novel "Frankenstein," is considered a seminal work of the Romantic era and a pioneering work of science fiction.

The surname Sophy has also been linked to various place names throughout history. For instance, the village of Sophy in Gloucestershire, England, is believed to have derived its name from the surname. Similarly, there are records of the place name "Sophyton" in Somerset, England, which may have originated from the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sophy

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

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

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