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

Sudano, 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 Sudano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sudano in America

Sudano is the 41886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sudano surname appeared 519 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 Sudano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sudano 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 Sudano

The surname Sudano originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is derived from the Italian word "sudano," which means "Sudanese" or "from Sudan." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had some connection to the region of Sudan, whether through ancestry, travel, or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sudano can be found in the 15th century. In 1492, a document from the city of Naples mentioned a certain Nicola Sudano, who was a merchant involved in the trade between Italy and North Africa.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Sudano was associated with several notable figures. In the late 15th century, there was a painter named Francesco Sudano, who was active in Naples and is known for his religious artworks. Another individual, Giovanni Battista Sudano, was a prominent architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Calabria in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Sudano appeared in historical records related to the Kingdom of Naples. One such record from 1629 mentioned a nobleman named Ferdinando Sudano, who was granted lands and titles by the Spanish Crown for his loyalty during the Neapolitan Revolt.

As time passed, the surname Sudano spread beyond its original regions, with individuals bearing this name appearing in various parts of Italy and even in other countries. For instance, in the 19th century, there was an Italian painter named Antonio Sudano, who was born in Catania, Sicily, in 1836 and gained recognition for his landscapes and genre scenes.

Another notable figure with the surname Sudano was Giuseppe Sudano, an Italian politician and lawyer who lived from 1867 to 1942. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the socialist movement during the early 20th century.

While the surname Sudano is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has persisted throughout history and can be found in various parts of the world today, reflecting the migration patterns of Italian families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sudano

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

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

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