2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Soppa
A surname derived from the Swedish word for soup or stew.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Soppa. 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 Soppa 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 Soppa 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 Soppa, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.1%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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One of the earliest known records of the name SOPPA can be found in the historical documents of the city of Venice, where a family bearing this surname was mentioned in the 14th century.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Soppa
Among Census respondents with the surname Soppa, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.1%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Soppa 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 Soppa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.9% · 86
- Asian and Pacific Islander11.1% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Soppa
Soppa appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-2 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,707 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-2.0%) | Up 3,707 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 Soppa 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 | #159,712 | #156,005 | 2.3% |
| Count | 101 | 99 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 10.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Soppa bearers went from 101 to 99 (-2.0% change). The surname moved up 3,707 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #156,005.
FAQ
Soppa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Soppa?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Soppa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Soppa?
Soppa 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 Soppa. 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 Soppa.
Has Soppa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Soppa went from 101 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 2 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Soppa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Soppa, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.1%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Soppa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.9% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Soppa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (11.1%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Soppa (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 Soppa mean?
A surname derived from the Swedish word for soup or stew. 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 Soppa (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 many people have the last name Soppa?
If you just want to know how common the surname Soppa is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.