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

Sagario, 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 Sagario surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sagario in America

Sagario is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sagario surname appeared 144 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 Sagario.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sagario 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 Sagario

The surname Sagario has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the region of Catalonia, Spain, and it can be traced back to the 11th century. The name is believed to derive from the Latin word "sagarius," which referred to a person who made or sold cloaks or mantles. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the textile trade or were clothing merchants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sagario can be found in a document from the year 1089, which mentions a person named Petrus Sagario residing in the city of Barcelona. This document provides evidence of the name's existence in medieval times and its connection to the Catalan region.

Throughout the centuries, the Sagario name has appeared in various historical records and documents, including parish registers, tax records, and property deeds. In the 14th century, a notable figure named Ferran Sagario was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Vic, where he was involved in a land dispute.

In the 15th century, the Sagario surname gained prominence with the rise of a wealthy merchant family based in the city of Girona. This family was engaged in the trade of textiles and played a significant role in the local economy. One member, Joan Sagario (1437-1502), was a respected textile merchant and served as a councilman in the city administration.

The name Sagario also has ties to several place names in Catalonia, such as the village of Sagaró, located near the town of Calella de Palafrugell. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have originated from or resided in this area.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jaume Sagario (1523-1598) gained recognition as a skilled artisan and craftsman, known for his intricate woodcarvings adorning churches and cathedrals across Catalonia.

Moving into the 17th century, the Sagario name gained further prominence with the birth of Francesc Sagario (1632-1708), a renowned philosopher and theologian who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

As the centuries progressed, the Sagario surname continued to be represented by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and professionals. One such notable figure was the Catalan painter Miquel Sagario (1876-1954), whose works are celebrated for capturing the vibrant landscapes and traditional life of rural Catalonia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sagario

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

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

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