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

Saena, 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 Saena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saena in America

Saena is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saena surname appeared 100 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 Saena.

The history of the last name Saena

The surname SAENA has its origins in the northern region of Italy, particularly the areas around the city of Genoa. It first emerged during the latter part of the 13th century, likely derived from the Latin word "saena," which referred to a type of fishing net or seine used in coastal areas. This suggests that the name's earliest bearers may have been involved in fishing or maritime trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAENA surname can be found in a Genoese shipping manifest from the year 1289, which listed a merchant named Nicolo SAENA among the crew of a vessel bound for the Mediterranean trade routes. This provides evidence that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century.

Throughout the 14th and 15th centuries, the SAENA name appeared sporadically in various documents and records from the Ligurian coast, such as property deeds, tax rolls, and church registries. In 1412, a nobleman named Guglielmo SAENA was mentioned in a chronicle detailing the political struggles between rival factions in Genoa.

As the centuries progressed, the SAENA surname spread beyond its original Genoese roots, with branches of the family settling in other parts of Italy, as well as other European countries. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio SAENA (1523-1592) was a renowned painter and architect who worked in the city of Rome during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent individual bearing the SAENA name was Giacomo SAENA (1676-1738), a Venetian explorer and cartographer who was among the first Europeans to map the coastline of Australia during his voyages in the early 18th century. His detailed maps and journals provided valuable insights into the previously uncharted regions of the southern Pacific.

In the 19th century, a composer named Giuseppe SAENA (1821-1898) gained recognition for his operas and orchestral works, which were performed in major cities across Italy and Europe. He was particularly known for his compositions that incorporated traditional Genoese folk melodies and themes.

While the SAENA surname has maintained a presence in Italy over the centuries, it has also been carried by individuals in other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and diaspora of Italian communities throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saena

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

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

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