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

Sotillo, 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 Sotillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sotillo in America

Sotillo is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sotillo surname appeared 160 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 Sotillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sotillo 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 Sotillo

The surname Sotillo is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word 'sutillus', meaning subtle or fine. This could suggest that the name was initially associated with someone who was known for their attention to detail or their delicate workmanship.

Alternatively, the name may have originated from a place name, as many Spanish surnames are derived from the names of towns, villages, or geographical features. There are several places in Spain called Sotillo, including a municipality in the province of Cáceres and a village in the province of Burgos. It's possible that the surname was adopted by people who hailed from one of these locations.

The earliest recorded instances of the Sotillo surname date back to the 13th and 14th centuries, with mentions in various historical documents and records from that era. One notable figure bearing this name was Juan de Sotillo, a Spanish military commander who fought in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. He was active in the late 15th century.

Another prominent individual with the Sotillo surname was Diego de Sotillo, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 16th century. He played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and is mentioned in several accounts of that era.

In the realm of literature, Pedro de Sotillo was a Spanish playwright and poet who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his works in the Golden Age of Spanish theatre, contributing to the development of the comedia genre.

Moving forward in history, José Sotillo y Ramos was a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain for a brief period in 1853. He was also involved in the First Carlist War, a conflict over the succession to the Spanish throne.

Another notable figure was Joaquín Sotillo, a Spanish painter who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in Spain, particularly in the region of Castile.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Sotillo, showcasing its enduring presence and significance in various fields and contexts within Spanish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sotillo

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

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

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