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

Sudaria, 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 Sudaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sudaria in America

Sudaria is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sudaria surname appeared 128 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 Sudaria.

The history of the last name Sudaria

The surname Sudaria has its origins in the Middle Ages, originating from the Italian word "sudario" which means "sweat cloth" or "sudarium." This term was used to refer to a type of cloth or towel that was often used to wipe away sweat or other bodily fluids. The name likely arose as a reference to a person's occupation or trade, such as a maker or seller of sudarios.

The earliest known record of the name Sudaria dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, Italy. Several documents from this time period mention individuals with the surname Sudaria, suggesting that the name was already well-established in that area.

In the 14th century, the name Sudaria appeared in the records of the city of Florence, where a notable family bearing this surname was involved in the textile trade. It is possible that this family specialized in the production or sale of sudarios, leading to their adoption of the surname.

During the Renaissance period, the Sudaria name gained prominence in Italian art and literature. One notable figure was the painter Pietro Sudaria (1460-1528), whose works adorned several churches and palaces in Florence and the surrounding areas.

As the Sudaria family expanded and members migrated to other parts of Italy and beyond, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Sudaro, Sudari, and Sudario. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic influences.

In the late 16th century, the Sudaria name appeared in historical records in Spain, indicating that members of the family had likely migrated there. One prominent figure from this period was the Spanish military commander Juan Sudaria (1542-1618), who served in the Spanish Army during the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch.

The Sudaria surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, including France, where a notable figure was the philosopher and writer Jacques Sudaria (1625-1692), who wrote extensively on the nature of human existence and the relationship between reason and faith.

Another significant individual bearing the Sudaria name was the Italian architect and engineer Giovanni Sudaria (1687-1768), who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Andrea al Quirinale.

In the 19th century, the Sudaria surname was present in various parts of the world, including the Americas, where it was likely carried by Italian immigrants seeking new opportunities. One notable figure from this period was the Argentine writer and poet María Sudaria (1856-1922), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sudaria

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

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

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