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

Sotuyo, 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 Sotuyo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sotuyo in America

Sotuyo is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sotuyo surname appeared 170 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 Sotuyo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sotuyo 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 Sotuyo

The surname SOTUYO is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the northern region of Cantabria. Its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 8th or 9th century CE.

One theory suggests that SOTUYO is derived from the Basque language, with possible connections to the word "sotua," meaning "under the forest" or "beneath the wooded area." This could indicate that the name was initially associated with a person or family residing in a forested or mountainous region.

Another hypothesis links SOTUYO to the Latin term "subtus," meaning "below" or "underneath," potentially referring to a geographic location or a distinctive feature of the area where the surname first emerged.

The earliest known records mentioning the SOTUYO surname date back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the Cantabrian region. Some scholars have also found references to the name in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript containing valuable information about the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the SOTUYO name became more widespread in northern Spain, particularly in the regions of Asturias and Galicia. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this period, including Rodrigo SOTUYO, a prominent landowner and military commander who participated in the Reconquista campaigns against the Moors in the late 13th century.

In the 16th century, the SOTUYO family gained notoriety through the exploits of Juan SOTUYO, a renowned navigator and explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic circumnavigation voyage in 1519-1522. Juan SOTUYO's detailed accounts of the expedition and his contributions to cartography are well-documented in historical records.

Another figure of note was María SOTUYO (1612-1673), a highly respected scholar and educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Santander, Spain. Her pioneering efforts in promoting women's education were celebrated throughout the region.

During the colonial era, several members of the SOTUYO family migrated to the Americas, particularly to the Spanish territories in Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. One such individual was Diego SOTUYO (1734-1802), a wealthy landowner and businessman who played a significant role in the economic development of Buenos Aires in the late 18th century.

Throughout the centuries, the SOTUYO surname has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, trade, military service, and academia. While its exact origins remain a subject of scholarly debate, the name has left an indelible mark on the history and cultural heritage of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sotuyo

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

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

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