2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sollami
A surname possibly derived from the Arabic word "salaam" meaning peace or greeting.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Sollami. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sollami surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Sollami in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sollami, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sollami
The surname SOLLAMI originated in Italy, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "solamen," which means "comfort" or "solace." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who provided comfort or solace to others, or potentially to someone who was seen as a source of comfort themselves.
The name SOLLAMI first appeared in historic records in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. In the early 14th century, there are mentions of individuals with the surname SOLLAMI in various municipal records and documents from that area. One of the earliest known references is a record from 1312 of a man named Giovanni SOLLAMI, who was a merchant in Florence.
As the name spread throughout Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as SOLAMI, SOLLAMA, and SOLAMI. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of individual scribes who recorded the name.
In the 15th century, the name SOLLAMI appeared in historical records from the city of Venice. There is a record of a man named Niccolò SOLLAMI, who was a renowned artist and painter born in Venice in 1432. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout the region.
Another notable individual with the surname SOLLAMI was Francesco SOLLAMI, a philosopher and scholar who lived in Rome during the 16th century. He was born in 1521 and is known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which were influential during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, there are records of a family with the surname SOLLAMI who owned a vineyard in the Piedmont region of Italy. The patriarch of the family, Gianni SOLLAMI, born in 1612, was known for producing some of the finest wines in the area at that time.
Moving into the 18th century, there is mention of a woman named Maria SOLLAMI, born in 1734 in Naples, who was a celebrated opera singer. She performed in many of the famous opera houses of Europe during her lifetime and was highly regarded for her vocal talents.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname SOLLAMI. While the name may have originated as a reference to comfort or solace, it has been carried by people from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, philosophers, winemakers, and performers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sollami
Among Census respondents with the surname Sollami, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Sollami bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sollami surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.8% · 75
- Hispanic or Latino22.2% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sollami
Sollami appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,633 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-10 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,553 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,633 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 5,553 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sollami surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #156,005 | -3.7% |
| Count | 109 | 99 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sollami bearers went from 109 to 99 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 5,553 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #156,005.
FAQ
Sollami surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sollami?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Sollami. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Sollami?
Sollami ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Sollami. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sollami.
Has Sollami become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sollami went from 109 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 10 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Sollami?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sollami, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sollami in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.8% (75 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sollami appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.8%), Hispanic (22.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sollami (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sollami mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Arabic word "salaam" meaning peace or greeting. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sollami (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Sollami?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Sollami on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.