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

Sossi, 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 Sossi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sossi in America

Sossi is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sossi surname appeared 134 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 Sossi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sossi 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 Sossi

The surname Sossi is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Tuscany and Umbria during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sosso," which means "rocky place" or "stony ground," suggesting that the name may have initially been associated with families living in or near such terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sossi can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard Kingdom in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. This mention suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 11th century, the name appeared in the Cartulario di Montefalco, a cartulary (a medieval manuscript record) from the town of Montefalco in Umbria. This document references a certain "Sosso de Montefalco," indicating the possible origin of the surname from this locality.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Sossi has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Pietro Sossi (1592-1653), an Italian painter and architect from Siena, Tuscany, who was known for his fresco works in churches and palaces across Italy.

Another noteworthy figure was Girolamo Sossi (1718-1798), a renowned Italian mathematician and astronomer from Piacenza. He made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence with Cesare Sossi (1838-1899), an Italian politician and journalist from Rovigo, Veneto. He served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification.

The Sossi surname also had a presence in the literary world with Vincenzo Sossi (1868-1943), an Italian poet and writer from Catania, Sicily. He was known for his works exploring Sicilian culture and traditions, as well as his contributions to the Verismo literary movement.

Lastly, Pietro Sossi (1903-1984) was a prominent Italian sculptor from Genoa. His works, which often depicted human forms and religious themes, can be found in various churches and public spaces throughout Italy.

While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, the surname Sossi has maintained its Italian heritage, carrying with it a rich history that spans across multiple regions and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sossi

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

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

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