Find out how popular the last name Saccente is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Saccente.

Saccente, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Saccente surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saccente in America

Saccente is the 55741st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saccente surname appeared 368 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Saccente.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saccente to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Saccente

The surname SACCENTE is of Italian origin, with its roots dating back to the 14th century in the region of Emilia-Romagna, particularly in the town of Parma. The name is derived from the Italian word "saccente," which means "one who knows everything" or "a know-it-all."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SACCENTE surname can be found in the archives of the town of Parma, where a certain Giovanni Saccente was listed as a resident in the year 1376. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time and had likely emerged a few generations earlier.

In the 15th century, the SACCENTE family spread to other parts of northern Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. Records show that a branch of the family settled in the city of Milan, where a Antonio Saccente was born in 1492.

During the Renaissance period, the SACCENTE name gained some prominence with the emergence of scholars and intellectuals bearing the surname. Notably, Gerolamo Saccente (1516-1589) was a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher from Parma, known for his works on rhetoric and classical literature.

In the 17th century, the SACCENTE family also found its way to the city of Venice, where a certain Marco Saccente (1628-1701) was a prominent merchant and trader. His descendants continued to be involved in the city's maritime and commercial activities for several generations.

As the SACCENTE surname spread across Italy, it also underwent some variations in spelling, with forms such as Sacchenti, Saccenti, and Saccenti appearing in various regions. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and local pronunciation differences.

One notable figure bearing the SACCENTE surname was Gian Battista Saccente (1789-1856), a renowned architect and urban planner from Milan. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in the city during the early 19th century.

Another individual of note was Maria Saccente (1857-1932), a pioneering Italian educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in Parma, she dedicated her life to promoting education and equal opportunities for women, establishing several schools and educational institutions in the region.

Throughout the centuries, the SACCENTE surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Italy, particularly in the northern regions. While not among the most common Italian surnames, it has left its mark on the country's history, spanning fields such as academia, architecture, commerce, and social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saccente

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Saccente.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Saccente was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Saccente has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Saccente was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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