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

Sordia, 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 Sordia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sordia in America

Sordia is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sordia surname appeared 189 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 Sordia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sordia 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 Sordia

The surname Sordia has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sordo," meaning "deaf" or "hard of hearing." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to an individual with a hearing impairment or someone associated with the deaf community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sordia can be found in the historic city of Siena, where a family with this surname was documented in the 13th century. It is possible that the Sordia family played a role in the vibrant cultural and artistic scene of medieval Siena, as the city was renowned for its art, architecture, and craftsmanship during that time.

In the 14th century, historical records mention a notable figure named Giovanni Sordia, a merchant and trader from the city of Florence. Giovanni Sordia was born in 1328 and is known for establishing trade routes and business connections with other Italian cities and neighboring regions, contributing to the economic prosperity of Florence during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent individual bearing the Sordia surname was Antonello Sordia, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 15th century (1435-1498). Antonello was renowned for his frescoes and architectural designs, which can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout Italy, particularly in the regions of Umbria and Lazio.

In the 16th century, the name Sordia appears in the chronicles of the Italian Wars, with a soldier named Matteo Sordia (1510-1579) serving in the armies of the Papal States. Matteo Sordia was recognized for his bravery and military prowess during the conflicts between the French and Spanish forces on the Italian peninsula.

Another notable figure was Lucrezia Sordia (1560-1629), a renowned poet and writer from the city of Venice. Lucrezia's works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and contributed to the flourishing literary scene of Renaissance Venice.

While the surname Sordia may have originated in Italy, it is possible that over the centuries, branches of the family migrated to other parts of Europe or even overseas, carrying the name with them. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide insight into the rich cultural and societal contributions made by individuals bearing this surname throughout the Italian Renaissance and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sordia

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

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

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