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

Sarracino, 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 Sarracino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarracino in America

Sarracino is the 33990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarracino surname appeared 669 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 Sarracino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarracino 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 Sarracino

The surname Sarracino originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "Saraceno," which referred to the Saracens, a term used by medieval Europeans to describe Arabs and Muslims. The name's association with the Saracens suggests that it may have been initially given to individuals who had connections or interactions with these groups.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sarracino name can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, where a document from the year 1276 mentions a merchant named Giovanni Sarracino. This record provides evidence of the name's existence during that era and its connection to the Italian city-state.

In the 14th century, the Sarracino name appeared in several manuscripts and historical records from various regions of Italy. For example, a document from the city of Siena in 1342 mentions a family with the surname Sarracino, indicating their presence in Tuscany at that time.

The name Sarracino has also been linked to certain place names, particularly in southern Italy. For instance, the town of Sarracino, located in the province of Campobasso, may have derived its name from individuals bearing this surname who resided in or had connections to that area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Sarracino surname. One such figure was Gaspare Sarracino, a renowned Italian painter who lived in the 16th century (c. 1528-1620). His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

Another notable individual was Giovanni Battista Sarracino (1662-1732), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several important buildings and fortifications in Naples and the surrounding regions during the 18th century.

In the realm of literature, Tommaso Sarracino (1571-1654) was a notable Italian poet and dramatist from Naples. His works, which included plays and lyrical poetry, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

During the Renaissance period, the name Sarracino was also associated with the arts and sciences. Leonardo Sarracino (1493-1568) was a respected mathematician and astronomer from Siena, who made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial mechanics.

Lastly, a notable figure from more recent history was Michele Sarracino (1892-1983), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Senate from 1948 to 1963, representing the Christian Democratic Party.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarracino

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

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

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