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

Sori, 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 Sori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sori in America

Sori is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sori surname appeared 286 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 Sori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sori 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 Sori

The surname SORI is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "sors," meaning "lot" or "fate," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone whose life or circumstances were considered significant or noteworthy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SORI name can be found in the historic city of Genoa, where a record from the 13th century mentions a family with this surname. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a prominent individual named Giovanni SORI was mentioned in a Venetian merchant's journal, indicating that members of the SORI family were involved in trade and commerce during that era.

The name SORI has also been linked to various place names in Italy, such as the town of Sori in the province of Genoa. It is possible that the surname originated from this location, or that individuals from the town adopted the name as their surname.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the SORI surname. One example is Pietro SORI (1556-1622), an Italian painter and architect who was active in the late Renaissance period. His works can be found in various churches and buildings in Genoa and the surrounding areas.

Another significant individual was Gaspare SORI (1725-1799), an Italian composer and violinist who lived during the Baroque era. He was known for his operas and instrumental compositions, and his works were performed throughout Italy and other parts of Europe.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe SORI (1835-1914) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament. He was also a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social reforms.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Emilio SORI (1868-1937) was a celebrated Italian sculptor who created many public monuments and statues in cities across Italy. His works often depicted historical figures and events, reflecting the artistic and cultural movements of his time.

While the SORI surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical significance and origins of this name remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sori

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

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

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