Sotomayor

Sotomayor is a surname of Spanish origin. It is a habitational surname, derived from various places in Spain named Sotomayor. These place names are typically derived from the Latin "Saltus Maior," meaning "larger wood" or "greater forest."

People with the surname Sotomayor:

• Sonia Sotomayor (born 1954), is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She is the first Hispanic and first Latina Supreme Court Justice.

• Javier Sotomayor (born 1967), is a Cuban high jumper. He is the current world record holder in the high jump, with a jump of 2.45 meters (8 ft 0 1⁄2 in), set in 1993.

Distribution:

The surname Sotomayor is found primarily in Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and various countries in Latin America. It is also present in the United States, largely due to migration.