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

Sotello, 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 Sotello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sotello in America

Sotello is the 27756th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sotello surname appeared 866 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 Sotello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sotello 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 Sotello

The surname Sotello is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to a specific place or region within Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sotello name can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a historical manuscript from the 14th century that documented noble families and their landholdings in the Kingdom of Castile. This suggests that the Sotello lineage may have held a certain social status or prominence during that era.

The name Sotello is thought to be derived from the Latin word "sub" meaning "under" or "below," and the Spanish word "tello," which could refer to a small hill or elevated land. This combination may indicate that the Sotello name was initially given to those residing in an area situated beneath a hill or raised terrain.

In the 16th century, there are records of a notable figure named Juan Sotello, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Sotello played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and titles by the Spanish crown in recognition of his service.

Another prominent individual bearing the Sotello name was Doña María Sotello, a noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her patronage of the arts, supporting various cultural initiatives in her home city of Seville.

In the 18th century, a renowned artist named Francisco Sotello gained recognition for his intricate and detailed paintings, many of which depicted religious scenes and historical events. His works can still be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

During the 19th century, a prominent military figure named General Sotello played a significant role in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil conflicts in Spain over the issue of succession to the throne. His strategic leadership and valor in battle earned him a place in the annals of Spanish military history.

Over the centuries, the Sotello name has been associated with various locations and place names within Spain, such as Sotello de la Ribera, a municipality in the province of Burgos, and Sotello de la Adrada, a village in the province of Ávila. These place names may have contributed to the formation and spread of the Sotello surname across different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sotello

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

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

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