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

Soren, 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 Soren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soren in America

Soren is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soren surname appeared 261 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 Soren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soren 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 Soren

The surname Soren is believed to have originated in Denmark, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Sörli,' which means 'brunette' or 'dark-haired.' The earliest recorded instance of the name Soren can be found in the Danish census records of 1265, where it was spelled 'Sorensen.'

In the Middle Ages, the name Soren was commonly found in the regions of Jutland and Zealand, where it was often associated with families involved in agriculture or fishing. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Soren Madsen, a Danish farmer from the village of Skagen, who lived in the late 14th century.

As the use of hereditary surnames became more widespread in Denmark during the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Soren evolved into various spellings, such as 'Sörensen,' 'Sörensson,' and 'Sörensen.' These variations often indicated the patronymic form of the name, meaning 'son of Soren.'

The name Soren has been documented in several historical records, including the Danish royal charters of the 15th century. One notable figure from this era was Soren Andersen, a merchant and shipowner from Copenhagen, who played a significant role in the city's trade with the Hanseatic League during the 1460s.

In the 18th century, the Soren surname gained prominence with the birth of Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855), a Danish philosopher and theologian widely regarded as the father of existentialism. His works, such as 'Fear and Trembling' and 'The Sickness Unto Death,' had a profound impact on modern philosophy and literature.

Another notable figure was Soren Hjorth (1766-1853), a Danish mathematician and surveyor who made significant contributions to the field of geodesy. He was instrumental in conducting the first modern survey of Denmark and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Danish triangulation network.

In the realm of art, Soren Holm (1904-1998) was a renowned Danish painter and printmaker known for his vibrant and expressive works. His paintings often depicted scenes from everyday life in Copenhagen, capturing the essence of the city's urban landscape.

The Soren surname also gained recognition in the field of literature with Soren Hauch-Fausboll (1899-1973), a Danish poet and novelist. His works, including the novel 'The Great Bear' and the poetry collection 'The Book of Birds,' explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.

While the surname Soren has its roots in Denmark, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of Scandinavia and beyond, reflecting the cultural and linguistic ties between these regions. Throughout its history, the name Soren has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from philosophy and mathematics to art and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soren

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

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

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