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

Sujo, 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 Sujo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sujo in America

Sujo is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sujo surname appeared 113 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 Sujo.

The history of the last name Sujo

The surname SUJO originated in Spain during the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "sucio," which means "dirty" or "unclean." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who appeared unkempt or worked in a profession that involved getting dirty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SUJO surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of Santa María la Mayor in Seville, Spain, from the year 1562. This entry mentions a child named Juan SUJO, son of Diego SUJO and María Fernández.

In the late 17th century, the SUJO name appears in various documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. For example, a soldier named Pedro SUJO is listed as part of an expedition to Nueva España (present-day Mexico) in 1692.

During the 18th century, the SUJO surname can be found in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Basque Country. One notable individual from this period was Manuel SUJO (1725-1802), a merchant and landowner from Seville who played a role in the city's economic development.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the SUJO name spread to other parts of the world. In the 19th century, there are records of individuals with this surname in various Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela.

One of the most famous individuals with the SUJO surname was the Cuban writer and poet José Martí SUJO (1853-1895), who played a significant role in the struggle for Cuban independence from Spain. His works, such as "Versos Sencillos" and "Ismaelillo," are considered classics of Spanish literature.

Another notable figure was the Spanish painter and sculptor Juan SUJO (1879-1949), whose works were influenced by the Modernist and Symbolist movements. His sculptures and paintings can be found in various museums and galleries across Spain.

In the 20th century, the SUJO surname continued to be present in various parts of the world, including Europe, Latin America, and even in some English-speaking countries due to immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sujo

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

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

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