2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Saggi
A surname likely of Italian origin, derived from the word "saggio" meaning "wise" or "sage."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Saggi. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Saggi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Saggi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Saggi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Saggi
The surname SAGGI has its origins in Italy, where it first appeared in the historical records of the late 14th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Italian word "saggio," meaning "wise" or "prudent," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been known for their wisdom or thoughtfulness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAGGI surname can be found in a document dated 1387, which mentions a Giacomo SAGGI, a merchant from the city of Florence. This suggests that the name may have initially been more prevalent in the Tuscan region of Italy.
During the Renaissance period, the SAGGI name gained some prominence in the arts and literature. In the 16th century, a poet named Giovanni Battista SAGGI was known for his works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit. Unfortunately, precise details about his life and dates are scarce.
In the 17th century, the SAGGI name appears in several ecclesiastical records, indicating that some members of the family may have been part of the clergy. For example, a Friar Antonio SAGGI is mentioned in a manuscript from 1624, which details his service in a monastery in Rome.
As the SAGGI family spread across Italy, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. In some regions, it was written as "Saggi," while in others, it appeared as "Sagghi" or "Saggi." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and pronunciation differences.
One notable figure bearing the SAGGI surname was Guido SAGGI, a renowned architect who lived in the 18th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in his native city of Siena, including the Church of San Sebastiano and the Palazzo Salimbeni.
In the 19th century, the SAGGI name gained some recognition in the field of medicine. Giuseppe SAGGI, born in 1815, was a respected physician and researcher who made significant contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases and public health measures.
As the 20th century dawned, the SAGGI name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life. One notable example is Gianfranco SAGGI, a Italian film director and screenwriter who was born in 1942 and is known for his work in the genres of comedy and drama.
Throughout its history, the SAGGI surname has been associated with individuals who have made their mark in diverse fields, from literature and architecture to medicine and the arts. While the name may have originated from a humble beginning, it has evolved to become a respected and recognized surname in Italian culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saggi
Among Census respondents with the surname Saggi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Saggi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Saggi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.0% · 114
- White3.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Saggi
Saggi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+19 bearers (+18.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 17,663 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+18.8%) | Up 17,663 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Saggi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #142,049 | 11.1% |
| Count | 101 | 120 | 18.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Saggi bearers went from 101 to 120 (+18.8% change). The surname moved up 17,663 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #142,049.
FAQ
Saggi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Saggi?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Saggi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Saggi?
Saggi ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Saggi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Saggi.
Has Saggi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Saggi went from 101 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 19 (+18.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Saggi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Saggi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Saggi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Saggi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (95.0%), White (3.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Saggi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Saggi mean?
A surname likely of Italian origin, derived from the word "saggio" meaning "wise" or "sage." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Saggi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Saggi?
Want to know how many people are called Saggi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.