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

Sodano, 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 Sodano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sodano in America

Sodano is the 33499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sodano surname appeared 681 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 Sodano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sodano 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 Sodano

The surname Sodano originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sodo," meaning "solid" or "firm." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a person's physical characteristics or personality traits.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Sodano can be traced back to the 14th century in various Italian records and documents. One notable mention is in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, where the name appears as "Sodanus" in the year 1389.

In the 15th century, the surname Sodano is found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Naples, particularly in the city of Salerno. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Giovanni Sodano, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 1400s.

During the Renaissance period, the Sodano family gained prominence in the Italian city-state of Genoa. Stefano Sodano, born in 1510, was a renowned scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Republic of Genoa.

In the 17th century, the surname Sodano appears in various ecclesiastical records, indicating the presence of clergymen and religious figures with this name. One notable example is Father Domenico Sodano, a Franciscan friar and theologian who lived from 1625 to 1692.

As the Sodano family spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Sodani, Sodanelli, and Sodanini. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local naming conventions.

In the 19th century, several notable individuals with the surname Sodano made their mark in various fields. Giuseppe Sodano, born in 1845, was a prominent Italian architect who designed numerous buildings in Naples and its surrounding areas.

Another notable figure was Antonio Sodano, born in 1879, who was a renowned Italian painter and sculptor. His works were exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe and are now part of numerous museum collections.

Throughout history, the surname Sodano has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, clergy, and nobles. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped our world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sodano

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

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

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