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

Soulier, 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 Soulier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soulier in America

Soulier is the 36838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soulier surname appeared 606 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 Soulier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soulier 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 Soulier

The surname Soulier originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "soulier," meaning "shoemaker" or "maker of shoes." This occupational name was likely given to individuals who made or sold shoes for a living.

In the 12th century, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of France. One of the earliest mentions of the Soulier name can be found in a land registry from the village of Neuilly-sur-Seine, dated 1198.

During the 13th century, the name gained prominence in the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Picardy and Normandy. Historical records indicate that a Jean Soulier was a prominent merchant in the city of Rouen around 1265.

In the 14th century, the Soulier family established itself in the region of Burgundy. A notable figure from this era was Guillaume Soulier, a respected vintner who lived in the town of Beaune between 1347 and 1412.

As the name spread across France, it also experienced variations in spelling, such as Soulié, Soulière, and Soulyet. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes.

During the 16th century, the Soulier name gained recognition in the literary and artistic circles of Paris. Jean-Baptiste Soulier (1540-1612) was a renowned poet and playwright who authored several works that were performed at the court of King Henry IV.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the Soulier surname was Jacques-Germain Soulier (1718-1789), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Lyon, including the Hôtel de Ville.

Another notable individual was Marie-Antoinette Soulier (1765-1842), a French Revolutionary who played an active role in the events leading up to the French Revolution. She was known for her fiery speeches and her advocacy for women's rights.

In the 19th century, the Soulier name gained recognition in the world of academia. Émile Soulier (1826-1892) was a respected linguist and scholar who contributed significantly to the study of ancient languages and their influence on modern French.

Throughout history, the Soulier surname has been represented across various professions and walks of life, reflecting the diverse roots of this occupational name from medieval France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soulier

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

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

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