2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Saroli
A surname possibly derived from the Latin word "sartor" meaning tailor or "sartoria" meaning sewing or tailor's shop.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Saroli. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Saroli 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Saroli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Saroli, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Saroli
The surname SAROLI is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the Lombardy region, during the medieval period around the 11th or 12th century. It is derived from the Latin word "sartor," which means "tailor" or "weaver." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the textile trade or craft of tailoring.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SAROLI can be found in a document from the city of Milan dated 1275, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Saroli." This indicates that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century.
In the 14th century, the surname SAROLI appeared in several records from the towns of Bergamo and Brescia, both located in the Lombardy region. These records include tax rolls, property deeds, and church registries, suggesting that the SAROLI family had a presence in these areas during this time period.
A notable figure bearing the SAROLI surname was Giacomo Saroli, a renowned painter from Bergamo who lived in the late 15th century and early 16th century. His works can still be found in several churches and art galleries throughout Italy, showcasing the artistic talent of the SAROLI family.
During the Renaissance period, the SAROLI name gained recognition in the city of Venice, where several members of the family were involved in the thriving textile industry. One such individual was Andrea Saroli, a successful merchant and textile trader who lived in the mid-16th century.
As the SAROLI family spread across Italy, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, including Saroli, Sarolli, and Sarolio. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.
Another prominent figure associated with the SAROLI surname was Giovanni Battista Saroli, a renowned architect and engineer from Milan who lived in the late 17th century. He is credited with designing several notable buildings and structures throughout northern Italy, including the Palazzo Saroli, which still stands as a testament to his architectural prowess.
Over the centuries, the SAROLI surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, professionals, and academics. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings in the textile trade, it has since become a part of Italy's rich cultural and historical tapestry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saroli
Among Census respondents with the surname Saroli, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Saroli 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 Saroli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.0% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino11.0% · 11
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Saroli
Saroli 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
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-2 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,750 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-2.0%) | Up 2,750 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 Saroli 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 | #158,432 | #155,682 | 1.7% |
| Count | 102 | 100 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Saroli bearers went from 102 to 100 (-2.0% change). The surname moved up 2,750 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #155,682.
FAQ
Saroli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Saroli?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Saroli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Saroli?
Saroli ranks #155,682 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 100 people with the surname Saroli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), 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 Saroli.
Has Saroli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Saroli went from 102 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 2 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Saroli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Saroli, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Black (1.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Saroli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Saroli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.0%), Hispanic (11.0%), Black (1.0%). 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 Saroli (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 Saroli mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Latin word "sartor" meaning tailor or "sartoria" meaning sewing or tailor's shop. 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 Saroli (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 Americans have the surname Saroli?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.