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

Sacro, 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 Sacro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sacro in America

Sacro is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sacro surname appeared 193 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 Sacro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sacro 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 Sacro

The surname Sacro is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in regions such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, where variations like Sacri and Sacchi were also common. The name is derived from the Latin word "sacer," meaning "sacred" or "holy."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sacro can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, dating back to the 14th century. A document from 1382 mentions a certain Guido Sacro, a merchant and landowner in the region. The name also appears in several historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries, indicating its widespread use across various Italian cities and villages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Sacro was Pietro Sacro, a renowned painter and fresco artist who lived from 1520 to 1588. His works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Italy, particularly in his native city of Perugia.

Another prominent individual with the surname Sacro was Girolamo Sacro, a Jesuit priest and scholar who lived from 1587 to 1647. He was known for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy, and his works were widely studied in Catholic institutions across Europe.

During the 18th century, the name Sacro gained recognition through the literary works of Francesca Sacro, a celebrated Italian poet and playwright. Born in 1712 in Venice, her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her widespread acclaim among her contemporaries.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Sacro was Antonio Sacro, a Italian military officer and diplomat who lived from 1818 to 1892. He played a significant role in the Italian unification movement and was later appointed as an ambassador to several European nations.

While the surname Sacro has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula, where it has been an integral part of the region's rich cultural tapestry for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sacro

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

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

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