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

Sannino, 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 Sannino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sannino in America

Sannino is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sannino surname appeared 158 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 Sannino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sannino 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 Sannino

The surname Sannino has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "sanno," which means "knowledge" or "wisdom." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was considered particularly knowledgeable or wise.

While the exact origins of the name are not entirely clear, there are records of the surname appearing in various regions of Italy as early as the 13th century. It is possible that the name may have derived from a place name, as many Italian surnames have geographic origins. However, no definitive evidence has been found linking the name Sannino to a specific town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the year 1275, which mentions a certain Giacomo Sannino from the city of Naples. This suggests that the name may have been particularly prevalent in the southern regions of Italy during that time period.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the surname Sannino. One such person was Pietro Sannino (1536-1602), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Naples. He is known for his contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and his work on improving the accuracy of astronomical calculations.

Another prominent figure was Gennaro Sannino (1768-1838), an Italian painter and engraver from Naples. He was renowned for his intricate etchings and engravings, many of which depicted scenes from classical mythology and literature.

In the 19th century, there was Antonio Sannino (1823-1888), an Italian politician and lawyer from Campania. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was involved in the unification movement that led to the creation of the modern Italian state.

Francesco Sannino (1875-1942) was an Italian engineer and inventor from Puglia. He is credited with developing several innovative technologies related to the production of cement and concrete, which had a significant impact on the construction industry.

Finally, one of the more recent notable individuals with the surname Sannino was Vincenzo Sannino (1915-2004), an Italian writer and journalist from Naples. He authored several novels and short stories that explored themes of social inequality and the struggles of everyday life in southern Italy.

While the surname Sannino has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and cultural connections remain deeply rooted in the country's rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sannino

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

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

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