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

Sarina, 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 Sarina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarina in America

Sarina is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarina surname appeared 123 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 Sarina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarina 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 Sarina

The surname SARINA originates from Italy, specifically the region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "sarina," which means "a native of Sarin," a small village located near the city of Bergamo.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SARINA surname can be found in a document dated 1287, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Sarina" as a landowner in the town of Treviglio, near Bergamo. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area at that time.

In the 14th century, the SARINA name appeared in the historical records of the city of Milan. A notable figure was Amadio Sarina, a successful merchant and banker who lived from 1328 to 1402. He was known for his involvement in the political affairs of Milan and his support for the Visconti family, who ruled the city during that period.

During the Renaissance, the SARINA surname spread beyond the Lombardy region. In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Gerolamo Sarina (1487-1558) was a celebrated painter and architect from the city of Verona. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

In the 18th century, the SARINA name gained recognition in the world of music. Antonio Sarina (1734-1802), a composer and violinist from Milan, was renowned for his contributions to the development of the early classical style. His compositions were performed in many of the prominent courts and theaters of Europe.

Another notable individual with the SARINA surname was Giancarlo Sarina (1867-1932), an Italian politician and journalist. He was a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in advocating for social reforms and workers' rights during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the SARINA surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the Lombardy region, where it first emerged as a reflection of the local geography and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarina

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

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

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