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

Sott, 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 Sott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sott in America

Sott is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sott surname appeared 166 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 Sott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sott 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 Sott

The surname SOTT has its origins in England, first emerging in the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "sott," meaning a foolish or silly person. This nickname likely arose as a way to distinguish individuals who were perceived as dimwitted or lacking in intelligence.

The earliest recorded instance of the SOTT surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1194, where a certain Robert Sott is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already established in parts of northern England by the late 12th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the SOTT surname appeared in various medieval records and documents, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed individuals with the name in counties like Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire. The surname also appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327, further solidifying its presence across different regions of England.

One notable historical figure bearing the SOTT surname was Sir John Sott, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He participated in several battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346, and was awarded lands in Kent for his military service.

In the 16th century, the SOTT surname saw variations in spelling, with forms like "Sotte" and "Soote" appearing in parish records and other documents. This was likely due to the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time and regional differences in pronunciation.

Another individual of note was William Sott, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the latter half of the 16th century. He was involved in the lucrative wool trade and served as a member of the Court of Aldermen from 1582 until his death in 1597.

During the 17th century, the SOTT surname continued to be found across various parts of England, with records indicating individuals bearing the name in counties such as Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. One notable example is Thomas Sott, a farmer and landowner from Gloucestershire who lived during the latter half of the 1600s.

As the centuries progressed, the SOTT surname dispersed further across the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world through migration and colonization. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has persisted throughout history, with individuals bearing the SOTT surname leaving their mark in various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sott

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

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

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