2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sasano
A surname originating in Japan, possibly derived from a place name or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Sasano. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sasano 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Sasano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sasano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.4%) and White (10.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sasano
The surname Sasano has its origins in Italy, and it can be traced back to the 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "sasso," meaning "rock" or "stone." It is likely that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who lived near a rocky area or worked with stone.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sasano can be found in a historical document from the town of Siena, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Sasano, who was a stonemason by trade.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in various records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Pisa. During this time, the surname was sometimes spelled as "Sassano" or "Sassone."
A notable figure bearing the surname Sasano was Pietro Sasano, a renowned sculptor who lived in Florence during the 16th century. He was responsible for creating several intricate sculptures that adorned churches and public buildings throughout the city.
In the 17th century, the name Sasano gained prominence in the region of Veneto, particularly in the city of Venice. One of the most prominent individuals with this surname was Marco Sasano, a wealthy merchant who owned several ships and traded goods throughout the Mediterranean.
Another significant figure was Giulia Sasano, a renowned artist who lived in Rome during the 18th century. She was celebrated for her exquisite portraits and was commissioned by many noble families of the time.
In the 19th century, the surname Sasano appeared in various Italian immigration records, indicating that individuals with this name had begun to move to other parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia.
Among the notable individuals with the surname Sasano in more recent history was Antonio Sasano, an Italian politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament in the early 20th century, representing the region of Tuscany.
Overall, the surname Sasano has a rich history rooted in various regions of Italy, particularly Tuscany and Veneto. Over the centuries, it has been associated with individuals from diverse professions, including stonemasons, artists, merchants, and politicians.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sasano
Among Census respondents with the surname Sasano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.4%) and White (10.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Sasano 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 Sasano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander69.9% · 79
- Two or more races12.4% · 14
- White10.6% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sasano
Sasano 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-16 bearers (-12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,686 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,001 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.3%) | Down 22,686 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,001 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 Sasano 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 | #145,220 | #147,221 | -1.4% |
| Count | 114 | 113 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sasano bearers went from 114 to 113 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,001 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #147,221.
FAQ
Sasano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sasano?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Sasano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Sasano?
Sasano ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Sasano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Sasano.
Has Sasano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sasano went from 114 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Sasano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sasano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.4%) and White (10.6%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sasano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.9% (79 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sasano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (69.9%), Two or More Races (12.4%), White (10.6%). 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 Sasano (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 Sasano mean?
A surname originating in Japan, possibly derived from a place name or location. 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 Sasano (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 have the last name Sasano?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Sasano on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.