Explore the Family Name Sotello
The meaning of Sotello
Hispanic: altered form of Galician Soutelo or Sotelo, or perhaps of the Asturian-Leonese habitational name from Sotieḷḷo, a town in Asturias.
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How common is the last name Sotello in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sotello has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sotello was ranked 31,235 in terms of popularity, but it rose to rank 27,756 by 2010 marking an increase of 11.14%. The number of individuals carrying this last name also increased during this time frame from 702 to 866, representing a growth of 23.36%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 11.54%, moving from 0.26 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #27,756 | 11.14% |
| Count | 702 | 866 | 23.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.29 | 11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sotello
In terms of ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest group associated with the surname Sotello is of Hispanic ethnicity. This group made up 74.93% of all Sotellos in 2000 and increased to 79.79% in 2010, indicating a change of 6.49%. The percentage of Sotellos who identified as White declined during the same period from 20.51% to 17.21%, which is a decrease of 16.09%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were recorded for the first time in 2010, at 1.04%, while the group identifying with two or more races disappeared from the data. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a slight decrease from 1.57% to 1.50%. The Black population remained stable, with no Sotellos identifying as Black in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.93% | 79.79% | 6.49% |
| White | 20.51% | 17.21% | -16.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.57% | 1.5% | -4.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |