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

Sotosoto, 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 Sotosoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sotosoto in America

Sotosoto is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sotosoto surname appeared 126 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 Sotosoto.

The history of the last name Sotosoto

The surname SOTOSOTO has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "soto," which means a grove or thicket of trees, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in such a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SOTOSOTO surname can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript detailing the hunting grounds and practices of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This suggests that the name was already established in parts of Spain by the early 1300s.

During the 15th century, the SOTOSOTO name appears in various historical documents, including property records and legal contracts, particularly in the regions of Castile and León. This indicates that the family had established a presence and likely held land or property during this time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the SOTOSOTO surname was Pedro de Sotosoto (1500-1563), a Spanish theologian and academic who taught at the University of Salamanca. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and played a role in the debates surrounding the Council of Trent.

Another individual of note was Juan de Sotosoto (1560-1624), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest and colonization of parts of South America, including present-day Chile and Peru.

During the 17th century, the SOTOSOTO name can be found in records related to the Spanish colonial administration in the Americas, suggesting that members of the family may have been involved in the exploration and settlement of the New World.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Bernardo de Sotosoto (1720-1795), a Spanish military engineer who served in various campaigns and worked on fortifications in Spain and its overseas territories.

As the SOTOSOTO surname spread across Spain and its colonies, it likely underwent various spelling variations, including Sotosoto, Soto Soto, and Soto de Soto, reflecting local dialects and scribal practices of the time.

Throughout its history, the SOTOSOTO surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including academics, military figures, explorers, and colonial administrators, reflecting the diverse roles and contributions of those who bore this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sotosoto

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

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 Sotosoto 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.

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

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