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

DeSosa, 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 DeSosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSosa in America

DeSosa is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSosa surname appeared 132 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 DeSosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSosa 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 DeSosa

The surname DESOSA has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish phrase "de Sosa," which could refer to a person hailing from a place called Sosa or an area with a similar name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DESOSA surname can be found in the historic town of Sosa, located in the province of Burgos, Spain. This town dates back to the 11th century, suggesting that the surname may have its roots in this region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the DESOSA surname was Juan de Sosa, a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied the famous Ferdinand Magellan on his pioneering voyage around the world in 1519-1522. Juan de Sosa played a crucial role in this expedition, serving as one of Magellan's captains.

Another significant individual bearing the DESOSA surname was Pedro de Sosa, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century. He served under the command of Francisco Pizarro and was involved in several battles against the Inca Empire.

During the 17th century, the DESOSA surname gained prominence in the region of Extremadura, Spain. One notable figure from this era was Alonso de Sosa, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).

Moving forward to the 18th century, a renowned DESOSA was Francisco de Sosa, a Spanish artist and painter known for his religious works and portraiture. He was born in 1720 in Seville and gained recognition for his skilled depictions of biblical scenes and portraits of noble families.

Another notable figure with the DESOSA surname was María de Sosa, a Spanish poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. She was born in 1826 in Seville and became renowned for her lyrical poetry and literary works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.

While the DESOSA surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and other regions influenced by Spanish culture and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSosa

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

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

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