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

Sarduy, 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 Sarduy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarduy in America

Sarduy is the 44808th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarduy surname appeared 479 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 Sarduy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarduy 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 Sarduy

The surname SARDUY is believed to have originated in Spain, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "sardio," which means "sardine," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who worked in the fishing industry or lived in coastal areas where sardine fishing was prevalent.

One of the earliest known references to the SARDUY name can be found in historical records from the region of Galicia, located in northwestern Spain. The name appeared in various documents from this area during the 16th and 17th centuries, often associated with fishing communities and coastal villages.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Juan SARDUY (1652-1718) was recorded as a prominent merchant and ship owner in the port city of A Coruña, Galicia. His business dealings and maritime activities likely contributed to the spread of the SARDUY name throughout Spain and its colonies.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the SARDUY surname made its way to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World was in Cuba, where a man named Miguel SARDUY (1720-1798) settled in the city of Havana and established a successful trading enterprise.

In the 19th century, a prominent Cuban writer and intellectual, Severo SARDUY (1837-1901), gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the island's cultural landscape. His descendants continued to carry the SARDUY name, with some becoming notable figures in their own right.

Another notable individual with the SARDUY surname was José SARDUY (1876-1945), a Cuban politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in shaping Cuba's international relations during a crucial period in the country's history.

Over the centuries, the SARDUY name has spread beyond Spain and Cuba, with individuals bearing this surname found in various parts of the world, including other Latin American countries, the United States, and Europe. While the exact origins and meanings of surnames can often be obscured by time, the SARDUY name holds a rich history that spans continents and cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarduy

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

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

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