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

Sorto, 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 Sorto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sorto in America

Sorto is the 5337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sorto surname appeared 6,523 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Sorto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sorto 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 Sorto

The surname SORTO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to derive from the Italian word "sorto," meaning "risen" or "arisen," which may have referred to someone who had risen from humble beginnings or overcome adversity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SORTO surname can be found in the records of the Republic of Florence, where a certain Matteo SORTO is mentioned as a member of the city's merchant guild in the year 1456. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the late 16th century, the SORTO family seems to have spread to other parts of Italy, as evidenced by the birth of Giovanni SORTO in Naples in 1582. Giovanni's grandson, Antonio SORTO (1627-1691), became a noted philosopher and theologian, publishing several influential works on ethics and morality.

Another notable figure bearing the SORTO surname was Gabriele SORTO (1723-1797), a celebrated painter from the city of Verona. His works, which included portraits and religious scenes, can still be found in several churches and museums throughout northern Italy.

As the SORTO family continued to grow and disperse, they made their way to other European countries. One such example is Emilio SORTO (1856-1932), a Spanish architect and engineer who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Madrid and Barcelona.

In the 20th century, the SORTO name gained recognition in the field of literature with the writer and poet, Luciano SORTO (1911-1985). Born in Rome, Luciano's works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.

Throughout its long history, the SORTO surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, artists, and writers. While its origins can be traced back to Italy, the name has since spread across Europe and beyond, carrying with it a rich legacy and a testament to the resilience and achievements of those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sorto

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

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

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