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

Sapre, 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 Sapre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sapre in America

Sapre is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sapre surname appeared 134 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 Sapre.

The history of the last name Sapre

The surname Sapre has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sapere," meaning "to know" or "knowledge," suggesting a connection to learned or scholarly individuals.

The earliest known instances of the name can be traced to the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Veneto, where it was commonly found among the educated classes and those involved in academic or literary pursuits. Variations in spelling, such as Sapri and Sapre, were also prevalent during this period.

One notable historical reference to the Sapre name can be found in a 15th-century manuscript detailing the lives of influential scholars and philosophers. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Sapre, a renowned intellectual and writer who lived between 1420 and 1492, and whose works on philosophy and ethics were widely acclaimed.

In the 16th century, the Sapre family gained prominence in the city of Venice, where several members held influential positions within the local government and cultural institutions. Pietro Sapre (1525-1598) was a renowned poet and playwright, whose works were performed throughout the Venetian Republic.

The 17th century saw the Sapre name spread to other parts of Italy, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. Lorenzo Sapre (1612-1687) was a celebrated architect and engineer from Florence, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the city's urban landscape.

As the centuries progressed, the Sapre name continued to be associated with intellectual and cultural achievements. Giulia Sapre (1745-1821) was a respected author and philosopher from Milan, whose writings on ethics and social reform garnered widespread acclaim during the Enlightenment period.

In more recent history, the Sapre surname has been carried by several accomplished individuals, such as Enrico Sapre (1885-1962), a renowned linguist and professor of Romance languages at the University of Rome, and Silvia Sapre (1920-2005), a celebrated artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sapre

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

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 Sapre 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.

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

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