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

Soppa, 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 Soppa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soppa in America

Soppa is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soppa surname appeared 101 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 Soppa.

The history of the last name Soppa

The surname SOPPA has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "suppa," which referred to a type of bread or soup. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for a baker or someone involved in the preparation of bread or soup.

One of the earliest known records of the name SOPPA can be found in the historical documents of the city of Venice, where a family bearing this surname was mentioned in the 14th century. The name was also present in other regions of Italy, such as Tuscany and Lombardy, during the same time period.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Giovanni SOPPA (1420-1488) was recorded as a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Florence. His success in business earned him a respectable reputation, and his name can be found in several historical records from that era.

Another significant figure bearing the surname SOPPA was Niccolò SOPPA (1512-1579), a renowned architect and sculptor from the Italian city of Verona. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the region, including the Palazzo Della Ragione and the Church of San Giorgio in Braida.

In the 17th century, the name SOPPA gained recognition through the works of Ludovico SOPPA (1630-1688), a respected painter and fresco artist from Milan. His artistic talents were highly sought after, and he was commissioned to create numerous religious paintings and frescoes for churches and noble residences throughout northern Italy.

The surname SOPPA also has connections to place names in Italy. For instance, there is a small village called Soppa located in the province of Treviso, in the Veneto region. While the origins of this place name are unclear, it is possible that it may have influenced or been influenced by the surname.

Over the centuries, the name SOPPA has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Soppas, Soppas, and Soppi. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions of Italy, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time.

While the surname SOPPA is not among the most common Italian surnames today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soppa

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

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

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