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

Sardana, 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 Sardana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sardana in America

Sardana is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sardana surname appeared 176 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 Sardana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sardana 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 Sardana

The surname SARDANA is believed to have originated from the island of Sardinia, located in the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy. It is likely derived from the Latin term "Sardus," which referred to the indigenous inhabitants of the island.

The earliest recorded instances of the SARDANA surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various documents and records related to the island of Sardinia. One notable example is the mention of Guglielmo SARDANA, a nobleman from the town of Oristano, in a deed dated 1278.

In the 14th century, the SARDANA name began to spread beyond the confines of Sardinia as members of the family migrated to other parts of Italy and Europe. Records from this period indicate the presence of individuals bearing the SARDANA surname in cities such as Genoa, Venice, and Naples.

One of the earliest known individuals with the SARDANA surname was Antonio SARDANA, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 15th century. Born in Cagliari, Sardinia, in 1420, he gained recognition for his contributions to the literary and cultural renaissance of the island.

During the 16th century, the SARDANA family gained prominence in the field of navigation and exploration. Matteo SARDANA, born in Sassari in 1525, was a skilled navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas and played a crucial role in mapping the Caribbean region.

In the 17th century, the SARDANA surname was associated with the noble families of Sardinia, and several members held positions of power and influence. One notable figure was Girolamo SARDANA, a nobleman from Alghero, who served as the governor of Sassari from 1642 to 1648.

As the centuries progressed, the SARDANA surname continued to be found in various regions of Italy, as well as in other parts of Europe where Sardinian emigrants settled. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Giovanni SARDANA (1780-1858), a renowned Italian painter and artist from Cagliari.
2. Antonio SARDANA (1845-1912), a Sardinian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
3. Maria SARDANA (1892-1978), a celebrated Sardinian writer and poet, known for her works that celebrated the island's culture and traditions.
4. Pietro SARDANA (1910-1992), a renowned Italian architect and urban planner, best known for his innovative designs in the city of Milan.
5. Luciano SARDANA (born 1952), a contemporary Italian composer and musician, recognized for his contributions to the preservation of traditional Sardinian music.

While the SARDANA surname originated from the island of Sardinia, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated and settled in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sardana

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

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

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