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

Sare, 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 Sare surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sare in America

Sare is the 38155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sare surname appeared 581 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 Sare.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sare 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 Sare

The surname SARE has its origins in the region of Sardinia, an island off the western coast of Italy. The name can be traced back to the 14th century, when it first appeared in historical records from the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "sarx," which means "flesh" or "meat."

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Sarra" or "Sarro," which were variations commonly used in the Sardinian dialect. These spellings reflect the influence of the local language on the evolution of the surname. The name was particularly prominent in the coastal towns and villages of Sardinia, where many families bearing this surname were engaged in fishing or related maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the SARE surname can be found in a 15th-century document from the town of Oristano, where a certain Giovanni Sarre was listed as a landowner. This document provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in Sardinia during the Renaissance period.

As the centuries passed, the surname spread beyond the confines of Sardinia, with individuals bearing the name migrating to different parts of Italy and eventually to other parts of the world. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Sare (1490-1568) was a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several prominent buildings in Naples.

Another notable individual with the SARE surname was Giulio Sare (1624-1688), a Sardinian philosopher and theologian who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, a man named Gian Battista Sare (1720-1792) gained recognition as a skilled navigator and cartographer. His detailed maps of the Mediterranean region were widely used by sailors and explorers during that era.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure named Enrico Sare (1815-1884) made his mark as a renowned painter and art critic. His works were celebrated for their vibrant use of color and their depictions of Sardinian landscapes and culture.

It is worth noting that while the SARE surname has its roots in Sardinia, over time it has spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals who emigrated from the island. Today, the name can be found in various countries, with each branch of the family tree contributing to the rich tapestry of the surname's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sare

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

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

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