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

Sartorio, 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 Sartorio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sartorio in America

Sartorio is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sartorio surname appeared 223 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 Sartorio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sartorio 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 Sartorio

The surname Sartorio originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "sarto," which means "tailor" or "seamster." This occupational surname suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the textile industry, working as tailors or seamstresses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sartorio can be found in the Florentine Priorista, a historical document that lists the names of members of the Signoria, the governing body of the Republic of Florence, from 1282 to 1532. In this document, the name Sartorio appears multiple times, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held positions of power and influence in the city.

The surname Sartorio is also mentioned in various Italian municipalities' records, such as tax rolls, census documents, and birth, marriage, and death registers dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. These records provide valuable insights into the geographical distribution of the name and its prevalence in different regions of Italy.

One notable individual bearing the surname Sartorio was Giovanni Sartorio (1504-1557), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who worked in the Renaissance style. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Venice, including the Palazzo Corner Spinelli and the Church of San Giobbe.

Another prominent figure with the surname Sartorio was Gaspare Sartorio (1612-1686), an Italian painter and engraver from Venetia. He was known for his religious paintings and engravings, which adorned many churches and private collections throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, the Sartorio family played a significant role in the Italian Risorgimento, the political and social movement that led to the unification of Italy. One member, Giuseppe Sartorio (1808-1886), was a patriot and politician who actively supported the cause of Italian independence and served as a senator in the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.

The surname Sartorio has also been associated with various place names and older spellings throughout its history. For example, the town of Sartoria in the province of Cremona, Italy, likely derived its name from the Sartorio family who may have resided or held land in the area.

While the surname Sartorio is primarily of Italian origin, it has also been recorded in other parts of Europe, possibly due to migration or intermarriage. For instance, there are instances of individuals bearing the name Sartorio in historical records from Spain, France, and even England, although these occurrences are less frequent than in Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sartorio

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

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

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