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

Sousie, 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 Sousie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sousie in America

Sousie is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sousie surname appeared 159 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 Sousie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sousie 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 Sousie

The surname "Sousie" is believed to have originated in France, possibly in the northern region of the country. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old French word "sousier," which means "to worry" or "to care for." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their caring or worrying nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Sosie." This entry suggests that the name may have been present in England during the Norman Conquest, likely brought over by French settlers or soldiers.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name began to appear in different regions of Europe. In England, it was sometimes spelled as "Sousye" or "Sowsie," while in France, it was commonly written as "Soussier" or "Sousier."

One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Sousie, a English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, the name appears in historical records from the Netherlands, where it was often spelled as "Soesie" or "Soussie." One prominent figure with this name was Pieter Soesie, a Dutch merchant and explorer who was active in the early 17th century.

Another famous individual with the surname "Sousie" was Marie-Antoinette Sousie, a French painter who lived during the 18th century. She was known for her portraits of the nobility and her works can still be found in several European museums.

The name "Sousie" also has connections to various place names in France and England. For example, the village of Sousie-sur-Loire in central France may have derived its name from the surname, or vice versa.

Throughout history, the name "Sousie" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, merchants, artists, and nobility. While its exact origins may be shrouded in mystery, the surname has left its mark on the historical record and continues to be borne by people around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sousie

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

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

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