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

Saragosa, 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 Saragosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saragosa in America

Saragosa is the 19823rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saragosa surname appeared 1,356 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 Saragosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saragosa 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 Saragosa

The surname Saragosa originates from Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the city of Zaragoza, which was once known as Saragosa during the Moorish occupation of the region. The name likely arose as a means of identifying individuals who hailed from or had connections to this significant city.

Historical records indicate that the earliest known bearers of the Saragosa surname were concentrated in the regions surrounding Zaragoza, particularly in Aragon and parts of Catalonia. Some scholars have suggested that the name may have been influenced by the Arabic word "saraqusta," which was a term used to refer to the city during the Moorish era.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Saragosa surname can be found in the census records of the Kingdom of Aragon from the late 16th century. Among the notable individuals bearing this surname was Juana Saragosa, a renowned seamstress who lived in Zaragoza during the early 17th century and was renowned for her intricate embroidery work.

In the 18th century, the Saragosa name gained prominence with the birth of Manuel Saragosa (1712-1789), a respected scholar and philosopher who authored several influential treatises on the nature of knowledge and the human mind. His works were widely circulated throughout Spain and influenced subsequent generations of intellectuals.

Another notable figure was Catalina Saragosa (1765-1832), a prominent landowner and philanthropist whose generous donations helped establish several schools and hospitals in the Aragon region. Her legacy continues to be celebrated in the town of Saragosa, which was named in her honor.

The 19th century saw the rise of Antonio Saragosa (1824-1898), a celebrated military officer who played a crucial role in several campaigns during the Carlist Wars. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him numerous honors and accolades from the Spanish crown.

Throughout history, the Saragosa surname has remained closely tied to its Spanish roots, with many bearers tracing their ancestry back to the historic city of Zaragoza and the surrounding regions of Aragon and Catalonia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saragosa

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

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

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