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

Soave, 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 Soave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soave in America

Soave is the 38801st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soave surname appeared 569 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 Soave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soave 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 Soave

The surname "SOAVE" is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the town of Soave, located in the province of Verona, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The name is derived from the Italian word "soave," meaning "sweet" or "gentle," indicating that the first bearers of this name may have come from this town or had some connection to it.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Soave appears in the historic "Codice Diplomatico Veronese," a collection of documents from the ancient city of Verona, dating back to the 12th century. In these records, the name is spelled "Suave," which is a close variant of the modern spelling.

During the 14th century, the Soave surname is mentioned in several historical documents from the region of Veneto, including tax records and property deeds. One notable individual from this era was Matteo Soave, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Verona between 1330 and 1395.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Soave family migrated to the nearby city of Vicenza, where they became prominent members of the local aristocracy. One of the most illustrious members of this branch was Francesco Soave (1516-1592), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in the Venetian style.

Another significant figure bearing the Soave surname was Giulio Soave (1601-1677), a Jesuit scholar and educator who authored several influential works on pedagogy and moral philosophy. He was born in the town of Soave and spent much of his life teaching and writing in various cities across northern Italy.

In the 18th century, the Soave family established itself in the city of Milan, where they played an active role in the cultural and intellectual life of the city. One notable member from this period was Carlo Soave (1732-1808), a philosopher and writer who was a prominent figure in the Italian Enlightenment movement.

Throughout its history, the surname Soave has been associated with various place names and localities within the Veneto region, such as Soave, Verona, Vicenza, and Milan. While the name has been spelled differently in historical records, including "Suave," "Soavi," and "Suavi," the modern spelling of "Soave" has become the predominant form.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soave

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

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

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