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

Sorin, 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 Sorin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sorin in America

Sorin is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sorin surname appeared 280 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 Sorin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sorin 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 Sorin

The surname Sorin has its origins in Romania, specifically in the region of Wallachia, where it first emerged in the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Romanian word "sor," which means "salt" or "brine," indicating a possible connection to the occupation of salt mining or trading.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sorin can be found in a document from the Court of Wallachia, dated 1492, which mentions a certain "Sorin, son of Mihai." This suggests that the name was already in use during the reign of Vlad the Impaler, the infamous ruler of Wallachia, who was known for his brutal methods of maintaining order in the region.

In the 16th century, the name Sorin began to spread beyond Wallachia to other regions of Romania, such as Transylvania and Moldavia. It was often associated with families involved in salt production or trade, but it also gained popularity among other occupations and social classes.

One notable individual with the surname Sorin was Mihai Sorin, a Romanian writer and poet who lived from 1580 to 1647. His works, which included poems and plays, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and helped to establish the name Sorin as a respected literary name in Romania.

In the 18th century, the name Sorin was recorded in the historical records of the town of Sibiu, located in Transylvania. A merchant named Ion Sorin was mentioned in a trade document from 1732, indicating the presence of the name in this region during that time period.

Another significant figure with the surname Sorin was Vasile Sorin, a Romanian military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century. He was born in 1756 and gained recognition for his bravery and strategic prowess in battles against the Turkish forces.

In the 19th century, the name Sorin continued to be prominent in Romania, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was Alexandru Sorin, a Romanian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1878 to 1888. He played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the recognition of Romania's independence from the Ottoman Empire.

Throughout the 20th century, the surname Sorin remained well-established in Romania, with individuals from various fields carrying the name. However, due to the focus on historical references, it is more appropriate to limit the examples to those from earlier centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sorin

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

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

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