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

Sarros, 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 Sarros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarros in America

Sarros is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarros surname appeared 122 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 Sarros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarros 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 Sarros

The surname "Sarros" has its origins in Greece, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "sarros," which means "sheepfold" or "enclosure for livestock." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who worked as shepherds or were involved in livestock-related occupations.

In the early 16th century, records indicate the presence of the Sarros family in the Peloponnese region of Greece, particularly in the areas around the town of Kalamata. The name is mentioned in several historical documents, including local tax records and property deeds.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname Sarros was Dimitrios Sarros, who lived in the late 16th century and was a prominent landowner in the village of Agia Kyriaki, near Kalamata. His descendants continued to carry the Sarros name, and some of them later migrated to other parts of Greece.

In the 18th century, the Sarros family had established itself as a respected lineage in the Ionian Islands, particularly on the island of Kefalonia. This was a period of significant cultural and economic development in the region, and the Sarros family played an active role in local affairs.

Notable figures with the surname Sarros include:

1. Ioannis Sarros (1826-1901), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Greece in the late 19th century.

2. Nikolaos Sarros (1843-1919), a Greek entrepreneur and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the island of Kefalonia.

3. Konstantinos Sarros (1871-1945), a renowned Greek painter and academic who taught at the Athens School of Fine Arts for many years.

4. Georgios Sarros (1901-1982), a Greek mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and topology.

5. Maria Sarros (1923-2008), a celebrated Greek soprano who performed on international stages and was renowned for her interpretations of operatic roles.

While the surname Sarros has its roots in Greece, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the name's strong connection to its Greek origins remains evident in its historical significance and the notable individuals who have carried it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarros

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

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

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