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

Sansotta, 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 Sansotta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sansotta in America

Sansotta is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sansotta surname appeared 223 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 Sansotta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sansotta 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 Sansotta

The surname Sansotta has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Sansotto, which is located in the northern Italian region of Lombardy. The name Sansotto itself is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "saint," suggesting a connection to a religious figure or a place of religious significance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sansotta can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, where a certain Gian Sansotta is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1312. This suggests that the family had already established itself as part of the local nobility or landed gentry by that time.

In the 15th century, the Sansotta family played a prominent role in the city of Brescia, where they were involved in local politics and governance. Notable members included Giacomo Sansotta, who served as a councilor in Brescia in the 1460s, and his son, Bartolomeo Sansotta, who was a respected scholar and diplomat.

During the Renaissance period, the name Sansotta can be found in various art and literary works. In the 16th century, a painter named Giovanni Sansotta from Verona gained recognition for his religious frescos adorning several churches in the region. Additionally, a playwright named Francesco Sansotta wrote several comedic plays that were popular in the Venetian theaters of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the Sansotta name spread across Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a notable figure was Antonio Sansotta, a renowned architect from Naples who designed several grand palaces and churches throughout southern Italy. His most famous work is the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie in Foggia, completed in 1762.

Another prominent individual with the Sansotta surname was Giulia Sansotta, an Italian opera singer born in Milan in 1835. She achieved international fame for her performances in various operas by composers such as Verdi and Donizetti, and was celebrated for her powerful soprano voice.

While the Sansotta name has its roots in northern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even beyond its borders. However, the history and heritage of this surname remain deeply intertwined with the rich cultural tapestry of Italy, carrying the echoes of its medieval origins and the contributions of its illustrious bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sansotta

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

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

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