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

Soldevilla, 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 Soldevilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soldevilla in America

Soldevilla is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soldevilla surname appeared 267 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 Soldevilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soldevilla 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 Soldevilla

The surname Soldevilla is of Spanish origin, originating in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "sol de villa," which translates to "sun of the town" or "sun of the village." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a particularly sunny or bright location.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Soldevilla surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the 13th century. These records include land grants and property deeds, indicating that individuals bearing this name were likely landowners or prominent citizens in their respective communities.

In the 14th century, the Soldevilla family was mentioned in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a historical document that recorded the distribution of lands and properties among the Christian conquerors of Valencia after the Reconquista. This suggests that the Soldevilla family played a role in the conquest and subsequent settlement of the region.

Notable individuals with the Soldevilla surname include:

1. Gaspar de Soldevilla (1535-1612), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served under King Philip II of Spain during the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch Republic.

2. María Soldevilla (1670-1745), a Spanish painter known for her religious and allegorical works, which were highly regarded in her time.

3. Juan Soldevilla y Romero (1785-1853), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

4. Fernando Soldevilla y García (1892-1975), a prominent Spanish historian and writer who authored numerous works on Spanish history, including a comprehensive biography of King Philip V of Spain.

5. Ignacio Soldevilla (1929-2008), a Spanish architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the development and modernization of several cities in Spain, including Barcelona and Madrid.

The Soldevilla surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Spain, such as Soldevilla de Torroella, a village in the province of Tarragona, and Soldevilla de Llobregat, a municipality in the province of Barcelona. These place names likely originated from the presence of Soldevilla families in those areas, further solidifying the surname's connection to specific regions within Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soldevilla

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

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

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