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

Solivan, 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 Solivan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Solivan in America

Solivan is the 25332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Solivan surname appeared 977 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 Solivan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Solivan 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 Solivan

The surname Solivan is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It is thought to be a combination of two Spanish words, "sol" meaning sun and "van" meaning to go or proceed. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who followed the sun's path or traveled eastward.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Solivan can be found in the 17th century Spanish census records of the Philippines. These records document a family with the surname Solivan residing in the province of Batangas, located in the southern part of the island of Luzon.

In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Juan Solivan was a revered leader in the Philippine revolt against Spanish colonial rule. He played a key role in organizing and rallying the local resistance forces, earning him a place in the annals of Philippine history as a patriot and freedom fighter.

During the 19th century, the Solivan surname began to spread beyond the Philippines as some members of the family migrated to other parts of the Spanish Empire. Records show a Solivan family settling in the Spanish city of Seville, where they established themselves as respected merchants and traders.

One notable individual with the Solivan surname was Maria Solivan, a renowned painter from the Philippines who lived in the early 20th century. She was celebrated for her vibrant depictions of local landscapes and scenes from everyday life, capturing the essence of her homeland's rich cultural heritage.

Another significant figure was Pedro Solivan, a distinguished writer and poet from the Philippines who gained recognition in the mid-20th century. His works, which often explored themes of identity and the complexities of colonial history, were widely acclaimed and helped shape the literary landscape of his time.

Throughout its long history, the Solivan surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and artistic expression in their respective fields and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Solivan

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

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

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