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

Sonzogni, 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 Sonzogni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sonzogni in America

Sonzogni is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sonzogni surname appeared 122 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 Sonzogni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sonzogni 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 Sonzogni

The surname Sonzogni has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Lombardy. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "sonzo," which means "mud" or "mire," and the suffix "-ogni," indicating a place name. This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have lived in or near a muddy or marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sonzogni can be found in a document from the year 1287, which mentions a certain "Petrus de Sonzogno" living in the town of Bergamo, located in the province of Lombardy. The name appears to have been concentrated in this region during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Sonzogni (1436-1506) was a renowned painter and architect from Milan. He was known for his work on several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where he assisted with the construction of the famous mural "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci.

Another prominent individual bearing the Sonzogni name was Girolamo Sonzogni (1588-1654), a Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Albenga, a small town in the Liguria region of Italy, from 1638 until his death.

In the 18th century, a man named Giambattista Sonzogni (1716-1788) was a respected composer and music theorist from Milan. He was known for his works on musical theory and his compositions for the church and the opera.

During the 19th century, a notable figure named Carlo Sonzogni (1820-1895) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement that led to the creation of the modern Italian state.

While the name Sonzogni is not among the most common surnames in Italy today, it retains a strong connection to its historical roots in the northern regions of the country, particularly in Lombardy and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sonzogni

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

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

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