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

Sodaro, 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 Sodaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sodaro in America

Sodaro is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sodaro surname appeared 300 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 Sodaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sodaro 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 Sodaro

The surname Sodaro has its roots in Italy, originating from the medieval times. It is believed to have been derived from the ancient Italian word "sodaro," which means "companion" or "associate." This name was likely given to individuals who shared a close bond or were members of the same group or association.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Sodaro can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions such as Sicily, Calabria, and Campania. Some of the earliest known bearers of this surname include Guglielmo Sodaro, a merchant from Palermo who lived in the late 13th century, and Niccolò Sodaro, a prominent landowner from Naples in the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Sodaro name gained prominence in the city of Messina, Sicily, where a notable family of that name held significant influence and power. One of the most prominent members was Antonio Sodaro (1435-1498), a respected jurist and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Kingdom of Sicily to the court of King Ferdinand II of Aragon.

The name Sodaro has also been associated with several place names in Italy, such as Sodaro, a small village in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, and Sodarò, a hamlet in the municipality of Giarre, Sicily. These place names may have derived from the surname itself or vice versa.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Sodaro, including:

1. Vincenzo Sodaro (1608-1675), an Italian painter and architect from Palermo, known for his religious works and architectural designs.
2. Girolamo Sodaro (1752-1825), a Sicilian historian and writer who authored several books on the history and culture of Sicily.
3. Giuseppe Sodaro (1812-1888), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
4. Pietro Sodaro (1863-1934), an Italian sculptor and artist known for his monumental works and busts of prominent figures.
5. Carlo Sodaro (1901-1979), an Italian actor and theater director who was actively involved in the Italian cinema industry in the mid-20th century.

The surname Sodaro, with its rich history and cultural significance, continues to be carried by many individuals around the world, particularly those with Italian ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sodaro

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

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

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