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Sotomayor Surname Meaning

Spanish: Castilianized form of a habitational name from either of two places in Pontevedra and Ourense provinces Galicia named Soutomaior.

It is derived from the Galician terms souto meaning ‘grove, small wood’ and maior meaning ‘larger, main’.

The name reflects the geographical features of the region, indicating areas characterized by their natural greenery and significance.

This etymology underscores the connection between place names and their physical landscapes, a common theme in many cultures.

Overall, Soutomaior encapsulates a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage in Galicia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Sotomayor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotomayor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotomayor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sotomayor family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotomayor's in USA. California had the highest population of Sotomayor families in 1880.
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What did your Sotomayor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sotomayor. 15% of Sotomayor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sotomayor women worked as a Costurera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sotomayor were Labrador and Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Jornalero
    15%
  • Vendedor
    15%
  • Labrador
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sotomayor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sotomayor in 1952 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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