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

Soltero, 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 Soltero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soltero in America

Soltero is the 9427th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soltero surname appeared 3,450 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Soltero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soltero 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 Soltero

The surname "SOLTERO" originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "soltero," which means "bachelor" or "single man." The name was likely given to a man who remained unmarried or was the only son in a family.

In the early 13th century, the name Soltero appeared in various records and documents from the regions of Andalusia and Castile in southern and central Spain. These early mentions often referred to landowners, merchants, or individuals with some social standing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Soltero can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrías" (Book of Jurisdictions) from the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile (1312-1350). This document listed landholdings and properties, including those held by individuals with the surname Soltero.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Soltero became more widespread across Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Aragon. Notable individuals with this surname include Juan Soltero (c. 1470-1535), a prominent scholar and theologian from Seville, and María Soltero (1523-1588), a notable writer and poet from Valencia.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the name Soltero was carried to various parts of the Americas and other Spanish territories. In the 17th century, Pedro Soltero (1605-1671) was a renowned explorer and navigator who made significant contributions to mapping the Pacific coast of South America.

Another prominent figure was Agustín Soltero (1722-1798), a military leader and governor of the Spanish colony of Louisiana in the latter half of the 18th century. He played a crucial role in defending the colony against British and Native American threats during his tenure.

In the 19th century, the name Soltero gained prominence in Mexico, with figures such as Manuel Soltero (1812-1875), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a senator and played a significant role in the Reform War of the 1850s and 1860s.

Throughout its history, the surname Soltero has been associated with various professions, including scholars, writers, explorers, military leaders, and politicians. While the name originated in Spain, it has spread across the Spanish-speaking world and continues to be a prominent surname in many countries today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soltero

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

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

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