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

Sopon, 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 Sopon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sopon in America

Sopon is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sopon surname appeared 115 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 Sopon.

The history of the last name Sopon

The surname SOPON is believed to have originated in the regions of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It dates back to the 15th century and is derived from the Old Slavic word "sopon," which means "a small stream" or "a brook." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small watercourse or a settlement located along a stream.

The earliest known record of the name SOPON appears in a Polish census document from the town of Krakow, dated 1487. In this record, a person named Jan Sopon is listed as a resident of the city's Old Town district. Another early reference is found in a Ukrainian church registry from the village of Lviv, dated 1523, which mentions a family with the surname Sopon.

In the 16th century, the SOPON name began to spread to other parts of Eastern Europe, including Belarus and Lithuania. During this period, variations in spelling emerged, such as Sopon, Sopon, and Sopoń. These variations likely arose due to differences in local dialects and regional pronunciation patterns.

One notable individual with the surname SOPON was Andrzej Sopon (1565-1629), a Polish merchant and influential member of the Krakow city council. He played a significant role in the city's trade relations with other European cities during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent figure was Mariya Sopon (1789-1865), a Ukrainian poet and writer who made significant contributions to the cultural renaissance of her region. Her poetry often celebrated the beauty of nature and the struggles of the Ukrainian people under foreign rule.

In the 19th century, the SOPON surname gained recognition in Russia with the birth of Ivan Sopon (1827-1901), a renowned mathematician and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of calculus and authored several influential textbooks used in Russian universities.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the surname spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, as many Sopon families emigrated in search of new opportunities. For instance, Tomasz Sopon (1862-1938) was a Polish-born engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of the Panama Canal.

Lastly, Olga Sopon (1906-1992) was a Ukrainian-American artist known for her vibrant paintings depicting scenes of everyday life in rural Ukraine. Her works are celebrated for their unique folk art style and have been exhibited in numerous galleries across the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sopon

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

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 Sopon 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.

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

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