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

Soi, 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 Soi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soi in America

Soi is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soi surname appeared 179 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 Soi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soi 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 Soi

The surname SOI is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Italian word "solo," meaning "alone" or "sole." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in isolation or solitude.

The earliest known record of the name SOI dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, where it appears in various municipal records and chronicles. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive nickname or a reference to an individual's occupation or lifestyle.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the surname SOI was Giovanni SOI, a merchant who lived in Florence in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the trade of silk and spices, and his name appears in several commercial contracts from that time.

In the 14th century, the name SOI can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice. A notable figure was Marco SOI, a skilled navigator and cartographer who accompanied several Venetian expeditions to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions.

During the Renaissance period, the SOI family gained prominence in the city of Genoa. Giulio SOI, born in 1487, was a renowned architect and engineer who designed several churches and palaces in Genoa and its surrounding areas. His most famous work is the Palazzo del Principe, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural genius.

In the 16th century, the name SOI appeared in the records of the Papal States. Lucrezia SOI, born in 1542, was a respected scholar and writer who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy. Her works were widely read and discussed in intellectual circles of the time.

Another notable figure was Antonio SOI, a military commander who served in the armies of the Duchy of Milan during the Italian Wars of the 16th century. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills, and his name is mentioned in several historical accounts of the conflicts between various Italian city-states and foreign powers.

As the centuries passed, the SOI surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by merchants, artists, and adventurers. While the name may have originated from a humble beginning, it has left an indelible mark on the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soi

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

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

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