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

Sotolongo, 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 Sotolongo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sotolongo in America

Sotolongo is the 17699th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sotolongo surname appeared 1,585 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sotolongo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sotolongo 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 Sotolongo

The surname Sotolongo has its origins in Spain, specifically from the regions of Castile and León. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Spanish phrase "soto longo," which translates to "long grove" or "long thicket."

This surname is thought to have originated as a toponymic name, referring to a specific place or location associated with a long grove or thicket. It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname lived near or were associated with such a place. Variations in spelling over time include Sotolongo, Sotolongo, and Sotolongo.

Historical records show the presence of the Sotolongo name as early as the 15th century. One notable example is found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Málaga," a document from the 15th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Málaga after its conquest by the Catholic Monarchs in 1487.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Sotolongo surname are:

1. Diego de Sotolongo (born circa 1470), a Spanish nobleman and landowner mentioned in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Málaga."
2. Juan de Sotolongo (1522-1598), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Americas.
3. María de Sotolongo (1580-1645), a Spanish noblewoman known for her philanthropic work and contributions to the establishment of educational institutions.

In the 17th century, the Sotolongo surname gained prominence with the birth of:

4. Francisco de Sotolongo (1610-1678), a renowned Spanish painter and artist who was part of the Baroque movement in Spain.

Another notable figure was:

5. Alonso de Sotolongo (1742-1819), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of various Spanish territories in the Americas.

While the Sotolongo surname originated in Spain, it later spread to other parts of the world, primarily through Spanish colonization and migration. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, including Spain, Latin American nations, and other regions with historical Spanish influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sotolongo

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

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

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