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

Sosh, 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 Sosh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sosh in America

Sosh is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sosh surname appeared 334 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 Sosh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sosh 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 Sosh

The surname SOSH has its origins in the Middle English word "sosch" or "soshe," which referred to a marsh or a swamp. This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived near a marshy area or worked in a marshy environment.

The earliest recorded use of the surname SOSH can be traced back to the 13th century in Norfolk, England. It is believed that the name was initially derived from the Old English place name "Sosch," which was later anglicized to "Sosh." This place name likely referred to a settlement near a swampy area.

One of the earliest documented records of the surname SOSH can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Norfolk in 1327, where a certain "Roger atte Sosch" is mentioned. This entry provides evidence of the surname's usage during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, the surname SOSH appeared in various records across East Anglia, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. For instance, a John Sosh was recorded in the Court Rolls of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1451.

Notably, the surname SOSH was also found in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This record suggests that the name has roots dating back to the 11th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname SOSH. One of the earliest was Sir William Sosh (1425-1487), a prominent landowner and knight from Norfolk who served as a member of Parliament during the reign of King Henry VI.

Another significant figure was Thomas Sosh (1602-1681), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works, including "A Treatise on the Sacraments" and "The Doctrine of Predestination Explained."

In the 18th century, John Sosh (1715-1789) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds and the Shire Hall in Ipswich.

During the 19th century, Mary Sosh (1822-1897) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Norfolk and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Henry Sosh (1912-1988) was a distinguished British artist known for his landscape paintings depicting the Norfolk countryside. His works are featured in several prestigious art galleries across the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sosh

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

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

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