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

Sorcia, 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 Sorcia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sorcia in America

Sorcia is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sorcia surname appeared 188 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 Sorcia.

The history of the last name Sorcia

The surname Sorcia has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "sorcio," meaning "mouse," possibly referring to someone who was small in stature or associated with mice in some way.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sorcia can be found in the historical documents of the city of Florence from the 13th century. At that time, the name was spelled "Surcia" or "Sorchia," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in that era.

In the late 14th century, a notable figure named Gherardo Sorcia was documented as a member of the Florentine guild of wool merchants. This suggests that the Sorcia family may have been involved in the lucrative textile trade, which was a significant economic activity in medieval Italy.

The name Sorcia has also been linked to several place names in Italy, such as the village of Sorcio in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont, and the town of Sorca in the province of Verona, Veneto. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Sorcia:

1. Felice Sorcia (1579-1648), an Italian painter and engraver from the Baroque period, best known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Antonio Sorcia (1672-1737), an Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in Naples and its surrounding areas.
3. Girolamo Sorcia (1812-1882), an Italian politician and journalist from Sicily, who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy.
4. Emilio Sorcia (1874-1941), an Italian military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Italian Somaliland from 1919 to 1923.
5. Renato Sorcia (born 1943), an Italian writer and journalist, known for his novels and non-fiction works exploring social and political themes in contemporary Italy.

While the surname Sorcia may have evolved and spread to different regions over time, its roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a rich historical legacy spanning centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sorcia

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

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

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