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

Soliz, 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 Soliz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soliz in America

Soliz is the 3871st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soliz surname appeared 9,159 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Soliz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soliz 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 Soliz

The surname Soliz is believed to have originated in Spain, deriving from the Latin word "sol" meaning sun. It is thought to have emerged as a descriptive name, either referring to someone with a particularly sunny disposition or complexion, or perhaps someone who lived in an area known for its abundant sunshine.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Soliz can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Andalusia, located in southern Spain. Historical records from this time period show variations in spelling, such as Solys and Soliz, appearing in municipal records and legal documents.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Soliz began to spread beyond Andalusia, as families bearing the name migrated to other parts of Spain and its territories in the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Juan Soliz, a Spanish explorer born in 1490 who led expeditions into what is now modern-day Texas and New Mexico.

In the 17th century, the Soliz name appeared in various colonial records from Mexico, where a number of settlements were established by individuals bearing the surname. One such individual was Alonso Soliz, a landowner and cattle rancher who founded the town of Soliz in the state of Nuevo León in the mid-1600s.

As the centuries passed, the Soliz name continued to disperse across the Spanish-speaking world, with individuals bearing the surname making noteworthy contributions in various fields. For example, José Soliz y Gante, born in 1784, was a renowned Mexican painter and sculptor known for his religious works and portraiture.

Another prominent figure was Margarita Soliz, a 19th-century Chilean writer and feminist activist who campaigned for women's rights and education. Her works, including novels and essays, explored themes of gender equality and social justice.

In the 20th century, the name Soliz gained further recognition through individuals like Raúl Soliz, an Argentine football player who represented his country in the 1966 World Cup, and Soliz Montes de Oca, a Bolivian politician and diplomat who served as ambassador to several countries.

While the surname Soliz may have originated from a simple descriptor, it has evolved into a name rich in cultural and historical significance, carried by individuals who have left their mark across various domains and regions of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soliz

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

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

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