2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sarracco
A surname derived from the Italian word "sarro" meaning rock or boulder.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Sarracco. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sarracco 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Sarracco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarracco, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sarracco
The surname Sarracco is believed to have originated in Italy, likely in the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "sarra," which means "to lock" or "to secure," and may have been an occupational name given to locksmiths or those who worked with securing doors or gates.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sarracco surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni Sarracco was mentioned in a document dated 1347. This suggests that the name had already been established in that region by the 14th century.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Sarracco name was Bartolomeo Sarracco, a renowned architect and sculptor from Milan. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which houses the famous fresco "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci.
During the 16th century, the Sarracco family played a significant role in the textile industry of Venice. Pietro Sarracco (1511-1578) was a prominent merchant and trader who exported Venetian fabrics to various parts of Europe, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.
In the 17th century, the Sarracco name appeared in the records of the Vatican Archives, where a priest named Girolamo Sarracco (1622-1693) served as a scribe and archivist for the Holy See. His meticulous work in preserving and organizing historical documents has been invaluable for researchers and historians studying that period.
Another notable figure with the Sarracco surname was Alessandro Sarracco (1738-1801), a Neapolitan composer and musician who gained recognition for his operas and sacred works during the Classical era. His compositions were performed in various theaters and churches throughout Italy.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the Sarracco surname who have left their mark on history in various fields, from architecture and art to commerce and religion. While the name's origins may be rooted in an occupational context, it has since evolved and spread across different regions, leaving a lasting legacy in the cultural and historical fabric of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sarracco
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarracco, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sarracco 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 Sarracco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 97
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sarracco
Sarracco 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+7 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,354 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-6 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,438 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 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.6%) | Down 2,354 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 5,438 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 Sarracco 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 | #146,201 | #151,639 | -3.7% |
| Count | 113 | 107 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sarracco bearers went from 113 to 107 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 5,438 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #151,639.
FAQ
Sarracco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sarracco?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Sarracco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Sarracco?
Sarracco ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Sarracco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Sarracco.
Has Sarracco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sarracco went from 113 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Sarracco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarracco, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Sarracco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sarracco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Sarracco (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 Sarracco mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "sarro" meaning rock or boulder. 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 Sarracco (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 many people share the surname Sarracco?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.