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

Sanitate, 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 Sanitate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanitate in America

Sanitate is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanitate surname appeared 129 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 Sanitate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanitate 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 Sanitate

The surname SANITATE has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Latin word "sanitas," meaning health or soundness of mind and body. The name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who was known for their robust health or who worked in a profession related to health and wellness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANITATE name can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1487. This document references a certain Giovanni SANITATE, who was a physician in the service of the Sienese Republic. It is possible that Giovanni adopted the surname as a reflection of his profession and expertise in matters of health.

During the Renaissance period, the SANITATE name spread across various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern cities of Venice and Milan. In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Tommaso SANITATE, a renowned apothecary and herbalist from Florence, born in 1523 and died in 1597. His treatise on the medicinal properties of plants, published in 1574, was widely influential in its time.

The SANITATE name also appeared in the coastal regions of Italy, with records indicating a family of merchants and shipbuilders from the port city of Genoa. One of the most prominent members of this lineage was Andrea SANITATE, born in 1612, who became a successful trader and financed several maritime expeditions in the Mediterranean.

In the 18th century, the SANITATE name gained recognition in the field of academia and literature. Pietro SANITATE, born in 1725 in Bologna, was a distinguished philosopher and professor at the University of Padua. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied across Europe during the Enlightenment era.

As the SANITATE name spread across different regions of Italy, it also underwent variations in spelling and pronunciation. Some variations included SANITATI, SANITATO, and SANITATI, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the country's dialects and local traditions.

While the SANITATE surname has its roots firmly planted in Italy, it has since been carried by individuals and families to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the name's connection to health, well-being, and the pursuit of knowledge remains a defining aspect of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanitate

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

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

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