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

Sulsona, 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 Sulsona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sulsona in America

Sulsona is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sulsona surname appeared 148 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 Sulsona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sulsona 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 Sulsona

The surname SULSONA is believed to have originated in the Veneto region of northern Italy during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "sulco," meaning "furrow" or "trench," suggesting a possible connection to agricultural or land-related occupations or locations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to 1376, when a certain Matteo Sulsona was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Verona. This suggests that the name was already established in the area by the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, records show a Piero Sulsona, a landowner from the town of Vicenza, who was involved in a dispute over property boundaries in 1437. This provides evidence of the name's continued presence in the Veneto region during that time.

Another notable bearer of the name was Lucrezia Sulsona, a noblewoman from Venice who lived in the late 16th century. She is mentioned in several historical accounts as a patron of the arts and a supporter of the city's cultural institutions.

During the 17th century, the name appears to have spread beyond the Veneto region, with records indicating a Giovanni Sulsona, born in 1624 in Naples, who served as a military officer under the Spanish crown.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the SULSONA name was Antonio Sulsona (1712-1789), a scholar and philosopher from Padua, who wrote extensively on topics related to ethics and metaphysics.

Another individual of note was Maria Sulsona (1768-1844), a celebrated opera singer from Milan, who performed in many of the major theaters across Europe during her career.

While the SULSONA surname is not particularly common today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its origins in the Veneto region of Italy several centuries ago. Its connection to agriculture and land ownership, as well as its presence among various notable figures throughout history, highlight the enduring legacy of this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sulsona

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

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

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