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

Sanfilipo, 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 Sanfilipo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanfilipo in America

Sanfilipo is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanfilipo surname appeared 101 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 Sanfilipo.

The history of the last name Sanfilipo

The surname Sanfilippo is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. It is derived from the personal name "Sanfilippo," which is a combination of the Italian words "santo" (saint) and "Filippo" (Philip). This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were born on the feast day of Saint Philip or were devoted to the saint.

The earliest recorded instances of the Sanfilippo surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various Italian records and manuscripts. One notable example is the mention of a Sanfilippo family in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name Sanfilippo appeared in the "Regesti Angioini," a collection of administrative records from the Kingdom of Naples during the Angevin dynasty. This suggests that the Sanfilippo family had established itself in the region during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Sanfilippo was Guglielmo Sanfilippo, a nobleman from Sicily who lived in the 15th century. He is mentioned in various historical documents related to land ownership and legal proceedings.

Another notable figure was Antonio Sanfilippo, a painter from Naples who lived in the 16th century. His works can be found in several churches and museums in Italy, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this surname.

In the 17th century, the Sanfilippo family had spread to other parts of Italy, including Tuscany and Lombardy. One prominent member of the family was Carlo Sanfilippo, a lawyer and scholar from Milan, who published several legal treatises and works on philosophy.

Moving into the 18th century, the Sanfilippo surname gained prominence in the field of medicine. Giuseppe Sanfilippo, a physician from Naples, made significant contributions to the study of infectious diseases and published several influential works on the subject.

The 19th century saw the rise of Giuseppe Sanfilippo, a Sicilian politician and statesman who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was known for his advocacy of social reforms and education.

Throughout history, the Sanfilippo surname has been associated with various place names, such as Sanfilippo di Cicerale in Campania and Sanfilippo di Messina in Sicily. These place names likely originated from the presence of Sanfilippo families in those areas, further solidifying the surname's connection to specific regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanfilipo

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

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

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