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

Sarol, 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 Sarol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarol in America

Sarol is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarol surname appeared 117 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 Sarol.

The history of the last name Sarol

The surname SAROL is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia, during the 12th century. Its roots can be traced back to the Catalan word "sarol," which means "small thicket" or "brushwood." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked in areas with dense vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAROL surname can be found in a 13th-century document from the Catalan town of Lleida, where a certain Joan Sarol is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the name was already established and in use by that time.

Throughout the centuries, variations in spelling have emerged, such as Sarrol, Saroul, and Saroull, likely due to regional dialects and scribal errors. However, the core root of the name remained consistent.

In the 15th century, the SAROL family gained prominence in the city of Barcelona, where a branch of the family became involved in the textile trade. Notably, Pere Sarol (1420-1498) was a successful merchant and philanthropist who contributed to the construction of several churches and hospitals in the city.

During the 16th century, the name spread beyond Catalonia as members of the SAROL family sought opportunities in other parts of Spain and its colonies. One noteworthy figure was Diego Sarol (1525-1598), a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and later settled in the region known as New Spain (present-day Mexico).

In the 17th century, the SAROL surname can be found in various records from the Spanish viceroyalties in the Americas, indicating that some family members had ventured across the Atlantic. One such individual was Juan Sarol (1638-1712), a landowner and cattle rancher in present-day Argentina.

As the SAROL family continued to expand and disperse throughout the centuries, the name has been carried to various parts of the world by descendants and immigrants. Some notable bearers of the surname include:

1. Margarita Sarol (1780-1856), a Spanish painter known for her portraiture.
2. Antonio Sarol (1832-1898), a Chilean politician and diplomat.
3. Lucía Sarol (1865-1942), a Uruguayan novelist and poet.
4. José Sarol (1901-1980), a Spanish-born Mexican architect who contributed to the design of several iconic buildings in Mexico City.
5. Enrique Sarol (1928-2005), a renowned Peruvian composer and conductor.

While the SAROL surname is not as common as some others, it has maintained a presence throughout history, carrying the echoes of its Catalan origins and the stories of the individuals who have borne this name across generations and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarol

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

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 Sarol 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.

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

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