Sonnier Surname
Approximately 8,063 people bear this surname
Sonnier Surname User-submission:
Sonnier is a French occupational surname, meaning 'bell-ringer'. It is derived from the Old French word sonnier, which comes from the Latin word sonarius, meaning 'of sound'. It has originated in the Middle Ages, when bell-ringers were important members of the community.
Read More About This SurnameSonnier Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,339 | 1:49,388 | 5,986 |
| France | 664 | 1:100,034 | 14,669 |
| Germany | 18 | 1:4,472,526 | 177,866 |
| Singapore | 13 | 1:423,669 | 18,211 |
| Canada | 12 | 1:3,070,466 | 169,836 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1:107,037,166 | 1,031,150 |
| Australia | 2 | 1:13,497,850 | 222,987 |
| Philippines | 2 | 1:50,619,112 | 341,003 |
| Belgium | 2 | 1:5,748,322 | 130,559 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Czechia | 1 | 1:10,633,469 | 206,023 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
| Japan | 1 | 1:127,844,293 | 73,547 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1:51,240,256 | 8,015 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1:8,212,915 | 156,297 |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1:92,646,054 | 8,382 |
| Azerbaijan | 1 | 1:9,649,122 | 47,873 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 237 | 1:211,893 | 18,185 |
Sonnier (50) may also be a first name.
Sonnier Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Sonnier is a French occupational surname, meaning 'bell-ringer'. It is derived from the Old French word sonnier, which comes from the Latin word sonarius, meaning 'of sound'. It has originated in the Middle Ages, when bell-ringers were important members of the community. They were responsible for ringing the bells to mark the hours, to signal the start of religious services, and to warn of danger.
- iveiSonnier Demographics
Average Male Sonnier Height
175.55 cm
Average Female Sonnier Height
159.3 cm
Sample is predominantly from Anglosphere countries
Sonnier Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Sonnier Come From? nationality or country of origin
Sonnier is found in The United States more than any other country/territory. It can also occur as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Sonnier? popularity and diffusion
Sonnier is the 62,279th most frequent family name at a global level, borne by approximately 1 in 903,826 people. The surname Sonnier occurs predominantly in The Americas, where 90 percent of Sonnier are found; 90 percent are found in North America and 90 percent are found in Anglo-North America. Sonnier is also the 1,412,538th most prevalent given name worldwide It is held by 50 people.
This last name is most widely held in The United States, where it is carried by 7,339 people, or 1 in 49,388. In The United States Sonnier is most numerous in: Louisiana, where 58 percent reside, Texas, where 26 percent reside and California, where 3 percent reside. Outside of The United States this surname occurs in 17 countries. It also occurs in France, where 8 percent reside and Germany, where 0 percent reside.
Sonnier Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Sonnier has changed over time. In The United States the share of the population with the surname rose 3,097 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Sonnier Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States Sonnier are 17.64% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 70.87% being registered to vote for the political party.
The amount Sonnier earn in different countries varies notably. In United States they earn 10.46% less than the national average, earning $38,636 USD per year and in Canada they earn 14.14% more than the national average, earning $56,708 CAD per year.
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