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

Solla, 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 Solla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Solla in America

Solla is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Solla surname appeared 383 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 Solla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Solla 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 Solla

The surname SOLLA is believed to have originated from the Italian language and can be traced back to regions of northern Italy, particularly the Piedmont area. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "sola," meaning "alone" or "solitary." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived in an isolated or remote location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SOLLA name can be found in the 14th century, in a document from the town of Cuneo, located in the Piedmont region. This document references a certain "Giovanni SOLLA," who was a local landowner and farmer. The spelling of the name has remained relatively consistent over time, with minor variations such as "Sola" or "Solle" appearing in some historical records.

During the 16th century, the SOLLA name gained prominence with the birth of Pietro SOLLA (1532-1592), a notable Italian architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Turin and the surrounding areas. His son, Giacomo SOLLA (1568-1634), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned sculptor, contributing to the artistic legacy of the family.

In the 18th century, the SOLLA name resurfaced in the literary world with the birth of Giovanni Battista SOLLA (1712-1788), an Italian poet and philosopher. His works, which explored themes of nature and human existence, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

Another notable figure with the SOLLA surname was Maria SOLLA (1823-1892), a prominent Italian educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in the Piedmont region and campaigned tirelessly for equal access to education for girls and women.

In more recent history, the SOLLA name gained international recognition with the achievements of the Italian-American physicist Carlo SOLLA (1919-2002). Born in Turin, he made significant contributions to the fields of particle physics and quantum mechanics, and was a founding member of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).

While the SOLLA name may have originated from humble beginnings in rural Italy, it has since been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, including architecture, art, literature, education, and science. The name's longevity and endurance serve as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the people who have borne it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Solla

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

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

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