2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sammataro
A surname derived from the Italian word "sammartaro", meaning a master tailor or garment maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Sammataro. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sammataro 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Sammataro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sammataro, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sammataro
The surname Sammataro has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "sammartaru," which means "stonecutter" or "stonemason." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the occupation of stonecutting or masonry work.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sammataro can be found in the historic Sicilian town of Monreale, known for its famous cathedral constructed in the 12th century. It is possible that some of the stonemasons involved in the construction of this architectural marvel bore the surname Sammataro.
In the 14th century, a notable individual named Giovanni Sammataro was mentioned in records from the city of Palermo, Sicily. He was a respected stonemason who contributed to the construction of several churches and buildings during that era.
The name Sammataro has also been associated with the town of Sammataro, located in the province of Reggio Calabria, in the region of Calabria. It is plausible that the name originated from this place name, which may have been derived from the Italian word "sammartaru" itself.
Throughout history, several individuals bearing the surname Sammataro have achieved recognition in various fields. One such figure was Antonio Sammataro (1620-1685), a renowned Sicilian sculptor and architect who left his mark on numerous churches and palaces across Sicily.
Another notable Sammataro was Giuseppe Sammataro (1780-1856), an Italian composer and musician who achieved success in the early 19th century. His compositions, particularly his operas, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
In the realm of literature, Giovanni Sammataro (1892-1975) was a prominent Italian writer and poet from Sicily. His works often explored themes of Sicilian culture, tradition, and identity, earning him critical acclaim and recognition.
Furthermore, the name Sammataro has been associated with several Italian-American families who immigrated to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One such individual was Salvatore Sammataro (1885-1962), an influential Italian-American businessman and community leader in New York City.
Despite its modest origins, the surname Sammataro has left an enduring legacy across various disciplines, from architecture and art to literature and music, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Italy and the contributions of its bearers throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sammataro
Among Census respondents with the surname Sammataro, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Sammataro 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 Sammataro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sammataro
Sammataro 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
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,130 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,130 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 Sammataro 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 | #141,140 | #144,270 | -2.2% |
| Count | 118 | 117 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sammataro bearers went from 118 to 117 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,130 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #144,270.
FAQ
Sammataro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sammataro?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Sammataro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Sammataro?
Sammataro ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Sammataro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Sammataro.
Has Sammataro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sammataro went from 118 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Sammataro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sammataro, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sammataro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sammataro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Hispanic (3.4%). 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 Sammataro (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 Sammataro mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "sammartaro", meaning a master tailor or garment maker. 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 Sammataro (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 common is the surname Sammataro?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Sammataro at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.