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

Sacerio, 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 Sacerio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sacerio in America

Sacerio is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sacerio surname appeared 120 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 Sacerio.

The history of the last name Sacerio

The surname "SACERIO" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "sacerdos," meaning "priest" or "clergyman." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who held religious positions or had connections to the clergy.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "SACERIO" can be found in the historical records of the Sicilian town of Noto, dating back to the 14th century. These records document a family with the surname "Sacerio" who held significant landholdings and played an influential role in the local community.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Sacerio (1523-1589) was a prominent philosopher and theologian from Palermo, Sicily. He authored several works on natural philosophy and ethics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another historical figure bearing the surname "SACERIO" was Antonio Sacerio (1670-1742), a Baroque painter from Calabria. His works adorned numerous churches and noble residences throughout southern Italy, showcasing his artistic talents and cementing his reputation as a skilled artist of the era.

In the late 18th century, a Sicilian man named Francesco Sacerio (1755-1824) gained recognition as a scholar and linguist. He published several treatises on the Sicilian language and its dialects, contributing to the preservation and understanding of the region's rich linguistic heritage.

During the 19th century, a branch of the Sacerio family migrated from Italy to the Americas, with some members settling in Argentina. One such individual was Pedro Sacerio (1829-1901), who became a successful entrepreneur and landowner in the province of Buenos Aires.

Throughout history, the surname "SACERIO" has undergone various spelling variations, such as "Saccerio," "Saccerio," and "Saccherio," reflecting regional linguistic variations and the evolution of naming conventions over time.

While the surname "SACERIO" is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich historical legacy that spans centuries and various regions of Italy, with several notable individuals contributing to various fields, from philosophy and art to language and entrepreneurship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sacerio

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

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 Sacerio 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.

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 Sacerio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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