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

Sottile, 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 Sottile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sottile in America

Sottile is the 19189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sottile surname appeared 1,415 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 Sottile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sottile 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 Sottile

The surname Sottile originates from Italy, likely emerging during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "sottile," meaning "thin," "slender," or "subtle." The name was likely given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a slim or thin physical appearance.

In its earliest known usage, the name Sottile can be traced back to various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. Historical records suggest that the name was present in these areas as early as the 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sottile can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari in Puglia, dating back to the 13th century. This collection includes references to individuals bearing the name Sottile.

In the 14th century, the name Sottile appeared in several Sicilian manuscripts and records, such as the "Tabulario della Cattedrale di Palermo." This suggests that the name was well-established in Sicily during this period.

Notable individuals with the surname Sottile include Girolamo Sottile, a Sicilian philosopher and theologian who lived in the 16th century (born around 1510, died in 1570). He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and authored several works on philosophy and theology.

Another notable figure was Antonino Sottile, a Sicilian architect and engineer who lived in the 17th century (born around 1620, died in 1695). He was responsible for designing and constructing several important buildings and infrastructure projects in Sicily during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Salvatore Sottile (1828-1892) was a Italian painter and art teacher from Palermo, Sicily. He is known for his works depicting historical and religious scenes, as well as for his contributions to art education in Sicily.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname Sottile also gained prominence in the United States due to Italian immigration. One notable individual was Antonio Sottile (1877-1950), an Italian-American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Sottile Trucking Company in New York City.

Throughout its history, the surname Sottile has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Italy, particularly in the southern regions. For example, there are towns and villages with names derived from or related to the word "sottile," such as Sottile and Sottili, both located in the region of Campania.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sottile

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

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

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