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

Sardina, 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 Sardina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sardina in America

Sardina is the 17151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sardina surname appeared 1,652 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sardina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sardina 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 Sardina

The surname "SARDINA" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sardinia and Sicily. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries.

The name "SARDINA" is derived from the Italian word "sardina," which means "sardine." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who caught or sold sardines, or perhaps lived near areas known for sardine fishing.

While there are no definitive historical references to the name "SARDINA" in ancient manuscripts or records, it is possible that variations of the name appeared in local parish records or tax rolls from medieval times.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "SARDINA" was Giovanni Sardina, a Sicilian merchant born in the late 15th century. He was known for his successful trade in salted fish, including sardines, between Sicily and other Mediterranean ports.

Another notable figure was Maria Sardina, a noblewoman from Sardinia who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of local artisans and craftsmen.

In the 17th century, Francesco Sardina was a renowned painter from Sicily who was commissioned to create works for churches and noble families in Palermo and other cities.

During the 18th century, Giuseppe Sardina was a respected scholar and linguist from Sardinia who wrote extensively on the island's history and culture.

In the 19th century, Antonio Sardina was a prominent politician and lawyer from Sicily who played a role in the unification of Italy and advocated for the rights of the island's citizens.

The name "SARDINA" is still present in various regions of Italy today, particularly in Sardinia and Sicily, where it may have originated from place names or local dialects related to the sardine fish or fishing industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sardina

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

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

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