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

Sojo, 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 Sojo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sojo in America

Sojo is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sojo surname appeared 255 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 Sojo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sojo 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 Sojo

The surname SOJO has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "sojo," which means "subject" or "subordinate." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to refer to someone who was under the authority of a lord or landowner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SOJO can be found in the town of Oliva, located in the province of Valencia. In the year 1567, a man named Juan SOJO was listed in the municipal records as a landowner and farmer.

Another early reference to the name SOJO appears in a document from the Archivo Histórico Nacional (National Historical Archive) in Madrid, dated 1591. This document mentions a man named Pedro SOJO, who was a merchant involved in the trade of silk and spices between Spain and the Americas.

During the 17th century, the SOJO surname began to spread to other regions of Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. One notable figure from this period was Juana SOJO, a nun who lived in Seville and was known for her charitable works among the poor.

In the 18th century, the SOJO name made its way to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One prominent individual was Miguel SOJO, a lawyer and politician who served as a magistrate in Caracas, Venezuela, during the late 1700s.

As the SOJO surname continued to spread, it also evolved into various spellings and variations. For instance, in some parts of Spain and Latin America, the name was written as "Soxo" or "Soxho."

Among the notable figures with the SOJO surname in more recent history are:

1. Fernando SOJO (1896-1962), a Venezuelan poet and diplomat.
2. Luis SOJO (1923-2005), a Venezuelan baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1947 to 1958.
3. Enrique SOJO (1928-2022), a Mexican writer and journalist known for his work in children's literature.
4. Edmundo SOJO (1908-1991), a Venezuelan artist and sculptor who was part of the avant-garde movement in the 1920s.
5. Joaquín SOJO (1896-1925), a Venezuelan composer and conductor who helped establish the country's national symphony orchestra.

Overall, the surname SOJO has a rich history rooted in Spain, with ties to various regions and influential individuals throughout the centuries. Its evolution and spread across different parts of the world reflect the diverse cultural and historical tapestry woven by those who have carried this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sojo

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

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

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