Soto may refer to:

Geography

Soto (Aller) Soto is one of 18 parishes (administrative divisions) in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. The altitude is above sea level. It is in size with a population of 255 (INE INE, In ...

, parish in Asturias, Spain *

Soto (Las Regueras) Sotu ( es, Soto) is one of six parishes (administrative divisions) in Les Regueres, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat ...

, parish in Asturias, Spain *

Soto, Curaçao Soto is a small town in northern Curaçao in the Netherlands Antilles. It is located close to Santa Marta Bay, a deep indentation in the island's northwest coast. The small town of Santa Cruz, Curaçao, Santa Cruz lies just to the northwest, and t ...

, Netherlands Antilles *

Soto, Russia Soto (russian: Сото) is a rural locality (a '' selo'') in Dogdoginsky Rural Okrug of Megino-Kangalassky District in the Sakha Republic, Russia, located from Mayya, the administrative center of the district, and from Byokyo, the administr ...

, a rural locality (a ''selo'') in Megino-Kangalassky District of the Sakha Republic, Russia *

Soto de Cerrato Soto de Cerrato is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE INE, Ine or ine may refer to: Institutions * Institut für Nukleare Entsorgung, a German nuclear research center ...

, municipality in Palencia Province, Spain *

Soto de la Vega Soto de la Vega is a municipality located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2007 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 1,888 inhabitants. See also * Tierra de La Bañeza * Leonese language ...

, municipality in León Province, Spain *

Soto de los Infantes Soutu los Infantes is one of 28 parishes (administrative divisions) in Salas, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat ...

, parish in Asturias, Spain *

Soto de Luiña Soto de Luiña is one of nine parishes (administrative divisions) in the Cudillero municipality, within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. The population is 505 (INE INE, Ine or ine may refer to: Institutio ...

, parish in Asturias, Spain *

Soto del Barco (parish) Soto del Barco (variant: ''San Pedro'') is one of five parishes (administrative divisions) in Soto del Barco, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. It is in size, with a population of 1,570 ...

, parish in Asturias, Spain *

Soto del Real Soto del Real, whose former name was ''Chozas de la Sierra'', is a town and municipality in the northern area of the autonomous Community of Madrid which had 8,294 inhabitants in 2009. 43 kilometers away from Madrid, the capital city, it is loca ...

, municipality in Madrid Province, Spain *

Soto la Marina, Tamaulipas Soto la Marina is a town in Soto la Marina Municipality located in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas Tamaulipas (), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Tamaulipas ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas), is a state in the northeast ...

, municipality in Mexico *

Soto Street Soto Street is a major north-south thoroughfare in Los Angeles, California, connecting the southernmost neighborhoods of the Eastside, as well as the southeastern suburbs of Vernon and Huntington Park. It was first designated and paved as an ...

, in Los Angeles, California **

Soto (Los Angeles Metro station) Soto station is an underground light rail station on the L Line of the Los Angeles Metro Rail system. It is located underneath 1st Street at its intersection with Soto Street in the heart of the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.

, located on Soto Street at the intersection with First St. *

Soto y Amío Soto y Amío is a municipality located in the León (province), province of León, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain), INE), the municipality has a population of 1,011 inhabitants. R ...

, municipality in León Province, Spain

Groups of people

So'to The Ye'kuana, also called Ye'kwana, Ye'Kuana, Yekuana, Yequana, Yecuana, Dekuana, Maquiritare, Makiritare, So'to or Maiongong, are a Cariban-speaking tropical rain-forest tribe who live in the Caura River and Orinoco River regions of Venezuela ...

, indigenous people of the Amazon * Sōtō, the largest of the three traditional sects of Zen in Japanese Buddhism

People with the name

Given name or nickname

Soto Grimshaw Soto Grimshaw (1833–1900) was an Argentina, Argentine naturalist, explorer and gaucho. Grimshaw was born to British parents in La Pampa Province. Growing up on the family ranch, Grimshaw became well versed in the wrangling and cattle herding s ...

(1833–1900), Argentine naturalist *

Sotirios Kyrgiakos Sotirios Kyrgiakos ( el, Σωτήριος Κυργιάκος, born 23 July 1979) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Club career Kyrgiakos made his first football steps with a local team, Thyella Megaloc ...

(born 1979), Retired Greek footballer, nicknamed Soto

Surname

Alberto Soto Alberto Soto Pacheco (born January 18, 1990) is a football defender currently playing for Santos Laguna, in the Primera División de México. Soto began his career in the Santos Laguna youth teams, until he finally managed to break into the f ...

(born 1990), Mexican footballer *

Alejandro Morera Soto Alejandro Morera Soto (July 14, 1909 – March 26, 1995) was a Costa Rican football player, who played as a striker mostly for Alajuelense in the Costa Rican Primera División. He is considered one of the best and most talented players of ...

(1909–1995), Costa Rican footballer *

Algenis Perez Soto Algenis Perez Soto is a Dominican actor. He is best known for his title role in the film ''Sugar (2008 film), Sugar'' (2008) and his portrayal of Captain Atlas, Att-Lass in the film ''Captain Marvel (film), Captain Marvel'' (2019). Early life S ...

, Dominican actor *

Andrey Soto Andrey Josué Soto Ruiz (born 8 April 2003) is a Costa Rican footballer who currently plays as a midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up ...

(born 2003), Costa Rican footballer * Apolinar de Jesús Soto Quesada (1827–1911), Costa Rican politician *

Bernardo Soto Alfaro Ramón Bernardo Soto Alfaro (12 February 1854 – 28 January 1931) was President of Costa Rica from 1885 to 1889. He took office when his father-in-law, President Próspero Fernández, died in office in 1885, and in a gesture of national conc ...

(1854–1931), president of Costa Rica * Blanca Soto (born 1979), Mexican model * Caitro Soto (1934–2004), Peruvian musician * Carlos Soto Arriví (1959–1978), Puerto Rican independence activist *

Cecilia Soto Cecilia is a personal name originating in the name of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. The name has been popularly used in Europe (particularly the United Kingdom and Italy, where in 2018 it was the 43rd most popular name for girls born ...

(born 1950), Mexican politician *

Cesar Soto (boxer) Cesar, César or Cèsar may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * ''César'' (film), a 1936 film directed by Marcel Pagnol * ''César'' (play), a play by Marcel Pagnolt * César Award, a French film award Places * Cesar, Portugal * Ce ...

(born 1971), Mexican boxer, former WBC featherweight champion * Clemente Soto Vélez (1905–1993), Puerto Rican writer and journalist *

Cynthia Soto Cynthia Soto is a Democratic former member of the Illinois House of Representatives, who represented the 4th District from 2001 to 2019. Early life Soto attended James Otis Elementary School in West Town, St. Procopius High School and Harpe ...

, American politician * Daniel Garcia Soto, Puerto Rican wrestler * Darren Soto (born 1978), American politician *

Eddie Soto Eddie Soto (born June 14, 1972) is a former American soccer player who played as a forward. Soto spent five seasons in the USISL and has served as an assistant men’s and women’s collegiate soccer coach for eight seasons. Youth Soto played for ...

(born 1972), American soccer player *

Elías M. Soto Elías Mauricio Soto Uribe (born September 22, 1858 in Cúcuta, Colombia; died October 11, 1944 in the same city) played siren, bugle, trombone and tuba, piano, guitar and organ in several bands. He was also the director of the Departmental Ban ...

(1858–1944), Colombian musician and composer *

Elkin Soto Elkin Soto Jaramillo (born 4 August 1980) is a retired Colombian football midfielder. Club career Soto was born in Manizales, Caldas Department. He was one of the fundamental parts in Once Caldas Copa Libertadores 2004 historic final against Bo ...

(born 1980), Colombian footballer * Felix Soto Toro (born 1967), Puerto Rican NASA engineer *

Fernando Soto-Hay y Garcia Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland, former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa, the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka. It is equivalent to the G ...

Francisco Puertas Soto Francisco Puertas Soto (born 18 September 1963)
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(born 1963), Spanish rugby player *

Freddy Soto Alfredo "Freddy" Soto Jr. (June 22, 1970 – July 10, 2005) was an American comedian, writer and actor. His comedy act focused primarily on his upbringing in a Mexican American household. Life and career He was born in El Paso, Texas to Mexican ...

(1970–2005), American comedian * Gabriel Soto (born 1975), Mexican model and actor * Gary Soto (born 1952), American author and poet *

Geovany Soto Geovany Soto (born January 20, 1983) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher from 2005 to 2017, most prominently as a member of the Chicago Cubs where he appeared in the MLB ...

(born 1983), Puerto Rican baseball player * Gregory Soto (born 1995), Dominican baseball pitcher *

Héctor Soto Héctor Soto (born June 28, 1978 in New York City, New York) is a former volleyball player from Puerto Rico, who was a member of the Men's National Team that ended up in sixth place at the 2007 FIVB Men's World Cup in Japan and received the Be ...

(born 1978), Puerto Rican volleyball player *

Hernando de Soto Hernando de Soto (; ; 1500 – 21 May, 1542) was a Spanish explorer and '' conquistador'' who was involved in expeditions in Nicaragua and the Yucatan Peninsula. He played an important role in Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Inca Empire ...

(born 1496), Spanish explorer who was recorded to be the first European to cross the Mississippi River *

Hortensia Soto Hortensia Soto is a Mexican–American mathematics educator, and a professor of mathematics at Colorado State University. In May 2018, she was appointed Associate Secretary of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Early life and educa ...

, Mexican-American mathematician *

Humberto Soto Armando Humberto Soto Ochoa (born May 11, 1980), best known as Humberto Soto, is a Mexican professional boxer. A veteran of the sport for over 20 years, he is a former world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBC super featherweig ...

(born 1980), Mexican boxer *

Iván Hernández Soto Ivan () is a Slavic male given name, connected with the variant of the Greek name (English: John) from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'. It is associated worldwide with Slavic countries. The earliest person known to bear the name was Bulgari ...

(born 1980), Spanish footballer *

Iván Sánchez-Rico Soto Iván Sánchez-Rico Soto (born 11 August 1980), known as Riki, is a Spanish former footballer who played as a striker. He spent most of his professional career with Deportivo, appearing in 226 competitive games and scoring 58 goals. Club car ...

(aka Riki; b. 1980), Spanish footballer *

Jafet Soto Jafet Soto Molina (born April 1, 1976), is a Costa Rican football (soccer) coach, general manager and retired player who played for Club Sport Herediano. Club career In Costa Rica, Soto has only played for Herediano, where he is considered an i ...

(born 1976), Costa Rican footballer *

Jaime Soto Jaime Soto (born December 31, 1955) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church, Roman Catholic Church. He has been serving as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, Diocese of Sacramento in Northern California since 2007. He ...

(born 1955), American Roman Catholic bishop *

Jay Soto Jay Soto (born 1972) is an American smooth jazz guitarist. Biography At age 5, Soto began studying drums, followed by classical piano at age 7, then guitar at age 12. In 2004, Soto won the local, district and regional rounds in Guitar Center's ...

, American jazz guitarist *

Jeff Soto Jeff Soto (born June 3, 1975) is an American contemporary artist. His distinct color palette, subject matter and technique have been said to bridge the gap between Pop Surrealism and Street Art. Early life Soto was born in Fullerton, Californi ...

(born 1975), American artist *

Jeff Scott Soto Jeff Scott Soto (born November 4, 1965) is an American rock singer of Puerto Rican descent. He is best known for being the vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, and (briefly) the lead vocalist for Journey in 2006–2007. Soto also sa ...

(born 1965), American singer *

Jesús Rafael Soto Jesús Rafael Soto (June 5, 1923 – January 17, 2005) was a Venezuelan op and kinetic artist, a sculptor and a painter. His works can be found in the collections of the main museums of the world, including Tate (London), Museum Ludwig (Germany ...

(1923–2005), Venezuelan artist *

Jock Soto Jock Soto (born 1965)Kisselgoff, Anna. "Not Only a Partner, a Dynamic Interpreter", ''The New York Times'', June 18, 2005. p. B7. is a former American ballet dancer and current ballet instructor. Career Jock Soto danced featured roles in over 40 ...

, former New York City Ballet principal dancer *

Joel Soto Joel Antonio Soto Torres (born in Valparaiso, Chile on 9 April 1982) is a retired Chilean footballer. He played plays as a striker and right wing. Club career Santiago Wanderers His childhood was spent in the Cerro Toro of Valparaíso then wa ...

(born 1982), Chilean footballer *

Jorge Soto (footballer) Jorge Antonio Soto Gómez (born 27 October 1971 in Lima) is a Peruvian retired footballer. He is the brother of footballers José Soto and Giancarlo Soto. Career Soto (Nicknamed "The Camel") is one of the all-time emblematic figures of Sporti ...

(born 1971), Peruvian footballer *

Jorge Soto (golfer) Jorge Soto (2 March 1945 – 26 October 2011)Jorge Azanza Soto (born 1982), Spanish bicycle racer *

José Soto (disambiguation) José Soto may refer to: * José Soto (Peruvian footballer) (born 1970), Peruvian football manager and player * José Soto (Chilean footballer) (born 1986), Chilean footballer * Jose Chemo Soto, mayor of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico * José Luis Soto ...

Jose Luis de Quintanar Soto y Ruiz José Luis de Quintanar Soto y Ruiz (December 22, 1772 in San Juan del Río, Querétaro – November 16, 1837 in Mexico City) was a Royalist military officer in colonial New Spain, and a politician after the 1821 independence of Mexico. Quintan ...

(1772–1837), Mexican military officer * Josu De Solaun Soto (born 1982), Spanish pianist *

Juan Soto Juan José Soto Pacheco (born October 25, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals. Soto signed with the Nation ...

(born 1998), Dominican baseball player *

Juan Soto (referee) Juan Ernesto Soto Arévalo (born 14 October 1977) is a Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, con ...

(born 1977), Venezuelan football referee *

Lindsay Soto Lindsay Rhodes (born December 31, 1976), previously known as Lindsay Soto, is an American sportscaster, journalist, and television personality who was a host and reporter for the NFL Network. Biography Lindsay Overman-Soto graduated from El Toro ...

(born 1976), American sports journalist *

Lisa Soto Lisa C Soto is a visual artist based in Los Angeles, California. The themes of her work are informed by both "her Caribbean heritage and her continuous movements between continents and islands." Soto's drawings, installations and sculptures embody ...

Visual artist based in Los Angeles, California *

Liván Soto Livan Enrique Soto (born June 22, 2000) is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Professional career Atlanta Braves organization Soto signed with the Atlanta Br ...

(born 2000), Venezuelan baseball player *

Lornna Soto Lornna J. Soto Villanueva (born May 27, 1970) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). She is the current mayor of Canóvanas, succeeding her father, José "Chemo" Soto in 2014. Before being mayor, Soto wa ...

(born 1970), Puerto Rican politician *

Luis Gutiérrez Soto Luis Gutiérrez Soto (1900–1977) was a Spanish architect. He worked primarily in Madrid. Biography Born on 6 June 1900 in the , Madrid, Spain. After earning a degree in 1923, he became Chief Architect of the Ministry of Public Instruction, del ...

(1890–1977), Spanish architect *

Manuel Ángel Núñez Soto Manuel Ángel Núñez Soto (born January 30, 1951) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Revolutionary Institutional Party (PRI). He is a former governor of Hidalgo. Núñez Soto received a bachelor's degree in economics from the Nationa ...

(born 1951), Mexican politician *

Marco Aurelio Soto Marco Aurelio Soto (13 November 1846 – 25 February 1908) was President of Honduras from 27 August 1876 until 19 October 1883. He was known as a liberal. He was a reforming President and had a great impact on the Honduras of his time, including ...

(1846–1908), President of Honduras *

Mario Soto (baseball) Mario Melvin Soto (born July 12, 1956) is a Dominican former pitcher, mostly as a starter, for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB) from through . He currently works in the Reds' front office. Career For most of his career, the ...

(born 1956), Dominican baseball player * Mario Soto (footballer, born 1950), Chilean footballer *

Maritza Soto Maritza Soto Vásquez (born 1990) is a Chilean astronomer who discovered the exoplanets , K2-237b, and K2-238b. Career On 19 August 2015, Soto confirmed the existence of exoplanet . From La Silla Observatory, she discovered a planet 293 light ...

(born 1990), Chilean astronomer *

Máximo Soto Hall Máximo Soto Hall was an early 20th century Guatemalan novelist. He is most known for his 1899 novel ''El problema'', though he is recognized in Central America for the whole of his literary output. He was born in Guatemala City in 1871, and serve ...

(1871–1944), Guatemalan novelist *

Miriam Blasco Soto Miriam Blasco Soto (born 12 December 1963) is a professional judo competitor, who resides in Alicante, Spain. She competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain where she won the gold medal in Women's Judo in the 57 kg division. ...

(born 1963), Spanish judoka *

Nell Soto Nell Soto (June 18, 1926 – February 26, 2009) was an American politician. Soto represented the 61st Assembly district (including parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties and the cities of Ontario, Pomona, Chino and Montclair) from ...

(1926–2009), American politician *

Onell Soto Onell Asiselo Soto (November 17, 1932 – August 5, 2015) was an Episcopal bishop residing in Miami, Florida. Prior to his retirement in 2002 he was appointed by Henry N. Parsley to serve as Assistant Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabam ...

(born 1932), American Episcopal bishop *

Pablo Soto (software developer) Pablo Soto Bravo (born 1979) is a Spanish software developer. He was municipal councillor of Madrid from 2015 to 2019. In 2001 he developed the .MANOLITO protocol, Blubster and Piolet - two peer-to-peer file-sharing servants. In May 2006, Soto r ...

(born 1979), Spanish computer scientist * Pedro Blanco Soto (1789–1825), President of Bolivia *

Pedro Juan Soto Pedro Juan Soto (July 11, 1928 - November 7, 2002) was a Puerto Rican writer, activist, and playwriter who is known for inspiring Puerto Rican Independence in his novels and short stories. In his stories, he depicts the life of people living in P ...

(1928–2002), Puerto Rican writer * Roberto Soto (born 1948), Puerto Rican wrestler *

Rodolfo Campo Soto Rodolfo Campo Soto (born August 15, 1942) is a Colombian politician and Mechanical engineer Mechanical may refer to: Machine * Machine (mechanical), a system of mechanisms that shape the actuator input to achieve a specific application of outpu ...

(born 1942), Colombian politician *

Santiago Cervera Soto Santiago Cervera Soto (Pamplona, Spain, 27 March 1965) is a Spanish former politician who belonged to the People's Party (Spain), People's Party (PP) of Navarre. Divorced, Cervera began his political career in 1988 when he was elected to Pamplon ...

(born 1965), Spanish politician *

Sebastian Soto Sebastian Guerra Soto (born July 28, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Austrian Bundesliga club Austria Klagenfurt and the United States national team. Youth career Soto began his youth career wit ...

(born 2000), American-Chilean soccer player *

Sebastián Soto Sebastián Ezequiel Soto (born 14 June 1991) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for San Miguel. Soto is due to join Defensores de Belgrano on 3 July 2019, having agreed a move on 30 May. Career Soto had youth sp ...

(born 1991), Argentinian football *

Steve Soto Steve Soto (August 23, 1963 – June 27, 2018) was an American musician. Soto was a multi-talented instrumentalist, a founding member of California punk rock band Agent Orange in 1979, and a founding member of Adolescents in 1980 performing on ...

(born 1963), American musician *

Talisa Soto Miriam Talisa Soto (born March 27, 1967) is an American former actress and former model. She is known for portraying Bond girl Lupe Lamora in the 1989 James Bond film ''Licence to Kill'', and as Kitana in the 1995 fantasy action film ''Mortal Kom ...

(born 1967), American model and actress *

Victoria Leigh Soto Victoria Leigh Soto (November 4, 1985 – December 14, 2012) was an American teacher who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. After the gunman, Adam Lanza entered the school, she hid her students; when the students later ran ...

(1985–2012), American teacher and murder victim

Arts, entertainment, and media

* Soto, the main antagonist in ''Ice Age'' (2002 film) *SOTO, a rock band led by

Other uses

* Soto (food) or Coto, a dish originally from Indonesia ** Soto ayam, a chicken soup **

Soto mie ''Soto mie'', ''Soto mi'', or ''Mee soto'' is a spicy Indonesian noodle soup dish commonly found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. ''Mie'' means noodle made of flour, salt and egg, while '' soto'' refers to Indonesian soup. In Indonesia, i ...

, a noodle soup