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

Soda, 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 Soda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soda in America

Soda is the 33990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soda surname appeared 669 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 Soda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soda 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 Soda

The surname SODA originates from Italy and is believed to have derived from the Italian word 'sodo', which means 'solid' or 'firm'. It is thought to have originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was physically strong or had a sturdy build.

The earliest recorded use of the surname SODA can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. During this time, it was common for people to be identified by their physical characteristics, occupations, or place of origin.

One of the earliest known references to the SODA surname can be found in a Florentine census record from 1278, where a man named Berto di SODA is listed as a resident of the Santa Croce district. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the area by that time.

In the 14th century, the SODA family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the wool trade and held positions of influence in the local government. A notable figure from this period is Neri di SODA, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived between 1320 and 1388.

During the Renaissance, the SODA surname spread beyond Tuscany to other regions of Italy. One noteworthy individual was Giovanni Battista SODA, a renowned architect and sculptor from Genoa who lived from 1498 to 1571. He is credited with designing several churches and palaces in his hometown and other parts of northern Italy.

In the 17th century, a branch of the SODA family settled in the Kingdom of Naples, where they became landowners and members of the local nobility. A prominent figure from this period was Alfonso SODA (1634-1712), a military commander who served under the Spanish Viceroy and played a crucial role in defending the city during the Revolt of Masaniello in 1647.

As the centuries passed, the SODA surname continued to spread throughout Italy and even to other parts of Europe and the Americas as a result of migration and trade. Notable individuals with this surname include Giuseppe SODA (1771-1845), an Italian painter and engraver known for his landscapes and historical scenes, and Cesare SODA (1823-1887), an Italian composer and music teacher who worked in Paris during the latter part of his life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soda

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

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

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