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

Sarria, 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 Sarria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarria in America

Sarria is the 24431st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarria surname appeared 1,025 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 Sarria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarria 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 Sarria

The surname Sarria has its roots in Spain, specifically in the region of Galicia, where it originated in the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Galician toponym "Sarria," which refers to a municipality located in the province of Lugo.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sarria can be found in the Becerro de Benavides, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a nobleman named Gonzalo de Sarria, who held significant landholdings in the region.

During the 14th century, the Sarria name gained prominence in Galicia, with several notable figures emerging. Pedro Sarria, a prominent lawyer and jurist born in 1320, played a crucial role in the development of legal practices in the region. Additionally, Juan Sarria, born in 1375, was a renowned poet and troubadour whose works contributed to the preservation of Galician culture and literature.

The Sarria name also has historical connections to the Camino de Santiago, a famous pilgrimage route in Spain. The town of Sarria served as an important stop along the way, and many pilgrims would begin their journey from this location. This association further solidified the presence of the Sarria surname in the region.

In the 16th century, the Sarria family gained prominence in the Spanish colonies, with several members migrating to the Americas. One notable figure was Hernán Sarria, a conquistador born in 1525, who participated in the conquest of Peru and later became a prominent landowner in present-day Colombia.

Another significant figure bearing the Sarria surname was María Sarria, born in 1610, who was a renowned scholar and writer during the Spanish Golden Age. Her works on philosophy and theology were highly regarded and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Throughout its long history, the Sarria surname has been associated with various professions, including law, literature, military service, and exploration. While its origins can be traced back to the region of Galicia in Spain, the name has since spread across the globe, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a legacy of notable individuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarria

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

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

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