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

Sonico, 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 Sonico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sonico in America

Sonico is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sonico surname appeared 127 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 Sonico.

The history of the last name Sonico

The surname Sonico originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont, during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "sonicus," meaning "resonant" or "sounding," which may have been used to describe someone who lived near a river or waterfall, or someone with a loud or resonant voice.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Sonico can be found in a document from the 14th century, referring to a family living in the town of Sonico, located in the province of Brescia, Lombardy. This suggests that the name may have originally been a toponym, derived from the place name Sonico.

In the 15th century, records show a Niccolò Sonico, a merchant from Milan, who was involved in trade dealings with the Republic of Venice. Another notable figure bearing this surname was Girolamo Sonico, a 16th-century poet and scholar from Padua, who was renowned for his works in Latin and Italian literature.

During the 17th century, the Sonico family established themselves as landowners and nobles in the Piedmont region. One of the most notable members was Gian Battista Sonico (1617-1692), a military commander who served under the House of Savoy and played a significant role in the War of the Mantuan Succession.

In the 18th century, the name Sonico was also found in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the Kingdom of Naples. One notable figure was Carlo Sonico (1738-1812), a lawyer and judge from Campania, who was known for his expertise in civil law.

The 19th century saw the rise of several prominent figures with the surname Sonico in various fields. Among them were Giacomo Sonico (1812-1885), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and Ernesto Sonico (1867-1941), a renowned architect and urban planner from Turin, who designed several notable buildings in the city.

Despite its Italian origins, the surname Sonico has also been found in other parts of Europe and the Americas, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, its historical roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the northern regions of Italy, where it emerged as a distinctive surname during the late Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sonico

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

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 Sonico 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.

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

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