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

Sangillo, 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 Sangillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sangillo in America

Sangillo is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sangillo surname appeared 137 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 Sangillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sangillo 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 Sangillo

The surname Sangillo has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "sanguis," meaning blood, which suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who worked in a profession related to bloodletting or the medical field.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Sangillo surname can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. These regions were known for their rich cultural heritage and historical significance during that time.

While the Sangillo name does not appear to be directly referenced in notable historical texts like the Domesday Book, it is possible that variations or similar spellings were used in other ancient manuscripts or records from the Italian peninsula.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the Sangillo surname was Giacomo Sangillo, a renowned physician who lived in Naples during the 15th century (c. 1420-1490). He was highly respected for his contributions to the field of medicine and is credited with introducing various medical practices to the region.

Another notable bearer of the Sangillo name was Antonio Sangillo (1520-1585), a skilled architect and military engineer from Naples. He was commissioned by the Spanish Crown to design and oversee the construction of several fortifications and defensive structures throughout Italy and Spain.

In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Sangillo (1618-1676) was a prominent painter and artist from Calabria, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout southern Italy.

Towards the end of the 18th century, Francesco Sangillo (1758-1832) was a respected lawyer and judge who served in the courts of Naples. He was renowned for his fair and impartial rulings, which earned him a reputation as a champion of justice.

During the 19th century, Vincenzo Sangillo (1825-1891) was a notable writer and poet from Campania. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, reflecting the cultural and literary movements of the time.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Sangillo surname throughout history, highlighting the name's Italian origins and its enduring presence across various professions and regions within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sangillo

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

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

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