2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sarol
A surname originating from Spanish, possibly derived from the place name Saroli or Sarol.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Sarol. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sarol 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Sarol in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarol, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 77.6%. The next largest groups are White (11.2%) and Hispanic (9.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sarol
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarol, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 77.6%. The next largest groups are White (11.2%) and Hispanic (9.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Sarol 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 Sarol surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander77.6% · 76
- White11.2% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 9
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sarol
Sarol appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-19 bearers (-16.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,161 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -19 bearers (-16.2%) | Down 14,161 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 Sarol 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 | #142,108 | #156,269 | -10.0% |
| Count | 117 | 98 | -16.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sarol bearers went from 117 to 98 (-16.2% change). The surname moved down 14,161 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #156,269.
FAQ
Sarol surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sarol?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Sarol. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Sarol?
Sarol ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 98 people with the surname Sarol. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Sarol.
Has Sarol become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sarol went from 117 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 19 (-16.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Sarol?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarol, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 77.6%. The next largest groups are White (11.2%) and Hispanic (9.2%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sarol in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.6% (76 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sarol appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (77.6%), White (11.2%), Hispanic (9.2%). 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 Sarol (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 Sarol mean?
A surname originating from Spanish, possibly derived from the place name Saroli or Sarol. 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 Sarol (0.03 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 many people are called Sarol?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Sarol, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.