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

Sadorra, 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 Sadorra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadorra in America

Sadorra is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadorra surname appeared 180 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 Sadorra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sadorra 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 Sadorra

The surname Sadorra is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, Spain, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Catalan word "sadorra," which means a type of sturdy cloth or fabric used for making sails or other heavy-duty materials.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Sadorra can be found in the Catalan Chronicles, a series of historical texts written in the 13th and 14th centuries. These chronicles document the lives and exploits of various noble families and mention individuals bearing the surname Sadorra.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Barcelona, where several Sadorra families were involved in the textile trade. This connection to the textile industry further supports the theory that the name is derived from the Catalan word for a type of cloth.

A notable figure with the surname Sadorra was Jaume Sadorra, a prominent merchant and shipowner from Barcelona who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures across the Mediterranean and his involvement in the city's maritime affairs.

Another individual of historical significance was Francesc Sadorra, a Catalan military leader who fought against the French during the War of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century. He played a vital role in defending the city of Barcelona during the siege of 1713-1714.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Sadorra surname can be found in various records and documents from the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, indicating the spread of the name across the eastern parts of Spain.

One notable bearer of the name was Antonia Sadorra, a Spanish painter who lived in the early 19th century. She gained recognition for her portraits and religious works, which were commissioned by prominent families and churches in Barcelona.

Another individual of note was Joaquim Sadorra, a Catalan writer and journalist who lived from 1830 to 1892. He was known for his contributions to the Catalan cultural renaissance and his advocacy for the preservation of the Catalan language and traditions.

While the surname Sadorra has its roots in Catalonia and the Iberian Peninsula, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and the Spanish diaspora. However, its origins and connection to the textile industry in medieval and early modern Catalonia remain an integral part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadorra

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

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

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