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

Sacramone, 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 Sacramone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sacramone in America

Sacramone is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sacramone surname appeared 180 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 Sacramone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sacramone 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 Sacramone

The surname Sacramone originates from Italy, more specifically from the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "sacramentum," which means "oath" or "vow," suggesting a possible connection to religious or military orders that took solemn vows.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sacramone can be found in a manuscript from the 15th century, which mentions a certain Nicolo Sacramone, a nobleman from the town of Salerno in Campania. This document suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the 16th century, records show a Giovanni Battista Sacramone, born in 1518 in Cosenza, Calabria, who was a renowned scholar and philosopher. His works on Aristotelian logic and metaphysics were widely studied and influential during the Renaissance period.

The name Sacramone is also linked to several place names in southern Italy, such as the village of Sacramone in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria. This village likely took its name from a local family or individual bearing the surname Sacramone.

Another notable figure with the surname Sacramone was Gerolamo Sacramone, a 17th-century painter from Naples. He was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in and around Naples, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie.

In the 19th century, a Giuseppe Sacramone, born in 1832 in Reggio Calabria, gained recognition as a prominent lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was instrumental in drafting several legal reforms during the unification of Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Sacramone has maintained a strong presence in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. While not as widely dispersed as some other Italian surnames, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and political figures, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sacramone

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

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

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