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

Sorm, 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 Sorm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sorm in America

Sorm is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sorm surname appeared 100 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 Sorm.

The history of the last name Sorm

The surname SORM has its origins in the Czech Republic, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Czech word "srm," which means "wild boar." This suggests that the name might have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who possessed certain physical or personality traits resembling a wild boar.

In the 17th century, the name SORM appeared in several Czech records, particularly in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia. One notable mention is in the "Berní Rula," a historical tax register from the years 1653-1654, where the name is listed as "Ssorm."

The earliest recorded bearer of the surname SORM is Jan Sorm, who was born in the village of Stříbrná Skalice in 1612. Another early example is Václav Sorm, a prominent Czech scholar and writer from the late 17th century, known for his works on theology and philosophy.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the SORM name continued to be found in various Czech records, with some variations in spelling, such as "Ssorm" and "Szorm." One notable figure from this period was Josef Sorm, a Czech painter and illustrator who lived from 1813 to 1889.

In the 20th century, the SORM surname gained recognition with the birth of Vladimír Sorm, a renowned Czech chemist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry. He was born in 1901 and passed away in 1991.

Another notable bearer of the SORM name is Jaroslav Sorm, a Czech sculptor and artist who lived from 1919 to 1999. His works are displayed in various galleries and public spaces throughout the Czech Republic.

It is worth mentioning that the name SORM, although relatively uncommon, can also be found in other Slavic countries, such as Slovakia and Poland, where it may have originated from a similar linguistic root or through migration of Czech families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sorm

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

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

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