2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sarenana
A surname perhaps of Native American or Hawaiian origin, potentially meaning "valley flower" or similar plant-related symbolism.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Sarenana. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sarenana surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Sarenana in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarenana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 76.1%. The next largest groups are White (21.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sarenana
The surname "SARENANA" originates from the small village of Sarenano, nestled in the picturesque hills of northern Italy, near the city of Parma. This name dates back to the 11th century, when the village was first established by a group of farmers who had migrated from the nearby town of Salsomaggiore.
The village of Sarenano was first mentioned in a historical document from 1096, which described the transfer of land ownership from the Countess of Parma to a local nobleman. This document included the names of several residents of the village, some of whom bore the surname "Sarenana," which was likely derived from the village's name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "Sarenana" was Pietro Sarenana, who was born in Sarenano in 1213. He was a renowned blacksmith and his name appeared in several contracts and documents from the region, detailing his work on various construction projects in the nearby cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia.
In the 14th century, the name "Sarenana" appears in the archives of the Duchy of Parma, where a certain Giovanni Sarenana is listed as a landowner and member of the local council. This suggests that the family had gained some prominence and influence in the region by that time.
Another notable figure was Elisabetta Sarenana, born in 1487, who was a renowned herbalist and midwife. She was widely respected for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her skill in assisting with difficult childbirths. Her name appears in several local records and histories from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
During the Renaissance period, the name "Sarenana" was also associated with the arts. Antonio Sarenana, born in 1562, was a celebrated painter who worked in the Mannerist style. His works can still be found in several churches and palaces throughout the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
Over the centuries, as families migrated from the village of Sarenano to other parts of Italy and eventually to other countries around the world, the surname "Sarenana" spread and diversified. However, its roots can be traced back to this small village in northern Italy, where it first emerged as a distinct family name many centuries ago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sarenana
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarenana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 76.1%. The next largest groups are White (21.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Sarenana bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sarenana surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino76.1% · 89
- White21.4% · 25
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sarenana
Sarenana appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,373 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 950 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Down 1,373 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 950 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sarenana surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #144,270 | 0.7% |
| Count | 114 | 117 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sarenana bearers went from 114 to 117 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 950 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #144,270.
FAQ
Sarenana surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sarenana?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Sarenana. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Sarenana?
Sarenana ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Sarenana. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sarenana.
Has Sarenana become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sarenana went from 114 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Sarenana?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarenana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 76.1%. The next largest groups are White (21.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sarenana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.1% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sarenana appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (76.1%), White (21.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sarenana (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sarenana mean?
A surname perhaps of Native American or Hawaiian origin, potentially meaning "valley flower" or similar plant-related symbolism. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sarenana (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Sarenana?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Sarenana is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.