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

Sarate, 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 Sarate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarate in America

Sarate is the 41799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarate surname appeared 520 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 Sarate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarate 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 Sarate

The surname SARATE is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Puglia, during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "sarracēnus," which means "Saracen" or "Muslim." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive term for individuals who had connections or interactions with the Saracens, who were Muslim Arabs that controlled parts of southern Italy during the 9th to 11th centuries.

One of the earliest records of the name SARATE can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a family with this surname residing in the town of Bari, located in the province of Bari, Puglia. This document suggests that the name had already been well-established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named Antonio SARATE (c. 1320 - 1390) was recorded as a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of Lecce, also in Puglia. He is believed to have played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the region during his lifetime.

The name SARATE can also be found in several historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries, including mentions of a family with this surname residing in the town of Castellaneta, located in the province of Taranto, Puglia. During this period, the name appears to have been associated with various occupations, such as artisans, farmers, and merchants.

One prominent individual bearing the surname SARATE was Francesco SARATE (c. 1525 - 1598), who was a renowned philosopher and scholar from the city of Gallipoli, Puglia. He is known for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics, and his works were widely read and discussed throughout Italy during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure with the surname SARATE was Girolamo SARATE (c. 1560 - 1625), a successful businessman and landowner from the town of Ostuni, Puglia. He is remembered for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a charitable foundation that provided assistance to the poor and needy in his community.

Over the centuries, the surname SARATE has spread beyond its origins in Puglia and can now be found in other parts of Italy, as well as in regions with significant Italian diaspora populations. However, the name remains relatively uncommon, and its history and origins can be traced back to the medieval era in southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarate

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

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

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