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

Sanita, 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 Sanita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanita in America

Sanita is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanita surname appeared 203 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 Sanita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanita 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 Sanita

The surname Sanita has its origins in Italy, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "sanità," which means "health" or "wellness." The name was likely initially given as a descriptive surname to individuals who were associated with the medical profession or who were known for their robust health.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sanita can be found in the Catasto Onciario, a historical record of land ownership and taxation in Sicily, which was compiled in the late 15th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Sanita, indicating that the name was present in the region during that period.

The name Sanita has also been linked to various place names throughout Italy, such as Sanità, a neighborhood in Naples, and Sanità, a town in the province of Benevento. These place names may have influenced the surname's development or served as a source for its adoption.

Notable individuals with the surname Sanita include:

1. Antonio Sanita (born in 1852), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works depicting religious and historical themes.
2. Giovanna Sanita (1638-1708), an Italian nun and mystic who was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1793.
3. Pietro Sanita (1879-1957), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies.
4. Vincenzo Sanita (1886-1965), an Italian architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the reconstruction efforts after World War II in Naples.
5. Maria Sanita (1915-1997), an Italian author and journalist who wrote extensively about the cultural heritage and traditions of her native region of Campania.

While the surname Sanita has its roots in Italy, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, likely through immigration or cultural exchange. However, the historical records and instances mentioned above provide insights into the origin and early development of this surname within the Italian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanita

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

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

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