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

Sacramento, 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 Sacramento surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sacramento in America

Sacramento is the 32079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sacramento surname appeared 719 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 Sacramento.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sacramento 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 Sacramento

The surname "SACRAMENTO" originates from Portugal, where it first emerged in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "sacramento," which means "sacrament" or "sacred rite." This name likely has religious connotations, possibly given to individuals involved in church ceremonies or those born on significant religious occasions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SACRAMENTO" can be found in the parish records of Lisbon, Portugal, dating back to the late 1400s. These records documented individuals bearing this surname, suggesting its presence in the region during that time period.

During the Age of Exploration, when Portuguese explorers and settlers ventured to various parts of the world, the surname "SACRAMENTO" likely spread to other regions. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it is possible that individuals with this surname may have traveled to the Americas, particularly to regions that became Portuguese colonies, such as Brazil.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname "SACRAMENTO" was João do Sacramento (1718-1792), a Portuguese missionary and explorer who traveled to the Amazon basin. His journey and writings contributed to the knowledge of the region's geography and indigenous cultures.

Another historical figure bearing this surname was Manoel do Sacramento (1758-1829), a Portuguese poet and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were influential during the Romantic period in Portuguese literature.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual with the surname "SACRAMENTO" was Francisco do Sacramento (1822-1884), a Brazilian lawyer and politician. He played a significant role in the abolition of slavery in Brazil and advocated for various social reforms.

As the Portuguese language and culture spread worldwide, the surname "SACRAMENTO" likely traveled with Portuguese settlers and immigrants to various parts of the globe, including Africa, Asia, and other regions of the Americas.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname "SACRAMENTO" may exist, such as "Sacramenta" or "Sacramentes," reflecting regional linguistic differences or historical spelling variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sacramento

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

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

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