Soriano

Soriano is a surname of Iberian and Italian origin. It is a toponymic name, typically meaning “from Soriano,” and it has been adopted in various countries as both a surname and a place name. The name is common in Spain, Italy, and Latin America, reflecting historical migrations and settlement patterns.

Geography and places bearing the name include Soriano nel Cimino, a comune in the province of Viterbo, Lazio, Italy, noted for its historic center and medieval streets. In Uruguay, Soriano refers to a department in the western part of the country, whose capital is Mercedes, located along the Río Negro.

As a surname, Soriano is found across Spanish-speaking communities and among people of Italian descent. Individuals bearing the name have appeared in a range of fields, including sports, journalism, arts, and public life, illustrating the geographical spread and cultural adoption of the name.

In scholarly and genealogical contexts, Soriano may be referenced in discussions of origin, family histories, and the distribution of toponymic surnames. The name thus encompasses a set of related identifiers linking people to places named Soriano and to the broader patrimony of Iberian and Italian naming traditions.