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

Sapida, 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 Sapida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sapida in America

Sapida is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sapida surname appeared 187 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 Sapida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sapida 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 Sapida

The surname "Sapida" is believed to have originated in Italy during the late medieval period, likely in the northern regions of the country. It is derived from the Latin word "sapidus," which means flavorful or savory, suggesting a possible connection to culinary trades or professions related to food production or preparation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Sapida" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in reference to a landowner or nobleman from the region.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "Sapida" was Giacomo Sapida, a merchant and trader from Genoa who established trade routes and business connections with the Byzantine Empire and the Levant region. His travels and dealings contributed to the spread and recognition of the name beyond Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the name "Sapida" gained further prominence with the rise of a prominent Venetian family. Marco Sapida (1450-1524) was a renowned scholar, philosopher, and diplomat who served as an advisor to the Venetian Republic and was instrumental in fostering cultural and intellectual exchanges with other European courts.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Sapida (1580-1648), a Italian painter and fresco artist from Verona, whose works adorned churches and palaces throughout northern Italy. His masterpiece, "The Allegory of Abundance," which depicted a lavish feast scene, is believed to have been inspired by the meaning of his surname.

In the 18th century, the name "Sapida" appeared in the records of the Accademia dei Lincei, one of the oldest scientific academies in Europe, with Giovanni Battista Sapida (1710-1785) being recognized for his contributions to the study of botany and the classification of plant species.

Throughout history, variations in the spelling of the name "Sapida" have been observed, such as "Sapido," "Sapidus," and "Sapidoni," reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolutions. However, the core meaning and connection to the concept of flavor and taste have remained consistent across these variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sapida

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

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

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