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

Sammartino, 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 Sammartino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sammartino in America

Sammartino is the 31068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sammartino surname appeared 747 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 Sammartino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sammartino 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 Sammartino

The surname Sammartino originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Sicily. It is believed to have emerged around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "San Martino," which translates to "Saint Martin." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near a church or location dedicated to Saint Martin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sammartino can be found in the Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Napoletana, a book that documented the noble families of Naples. In this record, dated around the 13th century, there is a mention of a Sammartino family from the town of Sorrento, located in the Campania region.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various Sicilian documents, such as land ownership records and tax rolls. One notable example is a reference to a Sammartino family from the town of Castelvetrano, located in the province of Trapani, Sicily.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the Sammartino surname made significant contributions to the arts and literature. One such figure was Gabriele Sammartino (1720-1801), a renowned Neapolitan sculptor known for his intricate marble works, including the famous "Cristo Velato" (Veiled Christ) sculpture.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Sammartino (1745-1813), an Italian poet and playwright from Palermo, Sicily. His works, such as the tragedy "Il Conte di Saldagna," gained recognition in the literary circles of his time.

In the 19th century, a prominent bearer of the Sammartino name was Giuseppe Sammartino (1825-1892), an Italian lawyer and politician from Naples. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was involved in the unification movement of Italy.

The Sammartino surname also has historical ties to the wine-making industry in Italy. In the late 19th century, a family named Sammartino owned and operated a successful winery in the town of Marsala, Sicily, which produced the famous Marsala wine.

It is worth noting that variations of the spelling, such as Samartino, Sanmartino, and Sanmartini, have also been documented throughout history, reflecting regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sammartino

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

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

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