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

Sasso, 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 Sasso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sasso in America

Sasso is the 10897th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sasso surname appeared 2,923 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sasso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sasso 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 Sasso

The surname Sasso originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to derive from the Italian word "sasso," meaning "stone" or "rock." This suggests that the name may have originally been used to identify individuals who lived near or worked with stone or rocky areas.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Sasso can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, Italy, in the 13th century. The name appears in various documents from that time, indicating its presence in the region.

In the 14th century, the Sasso family was prominent in the city of Pisa, Tuscany. Historical records mention a Giovanni Sasso, who held a influential position in the local government during that period.

The name Sasso can also be traced back to the town of Sasso Marconi, located in the province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna. The town's name is believed to have originated from the Latin phrase "Saxum Marconi," which means "Marconi's Rock." It is possible that individuals from this area adopted the surname Sasso.

One notable figure with the surname Sasso was Andrea Sasso, a renowned Italian architect who lived in the 16th century (c. 1525-1595). He was responsible for designing several churches and buildings in the city of Naples, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie a Caponapoli.

Another prominent individual was Giulio Sasso, an Italian painter and sculptor from the 17th century (c. 1620-1697). He is known for his works in various churches and palaces throughout Italy, particularly in Rome and Naples.

In the 18th century, the Sasso family had a significant presence in the city of Genoa. One notable member was Giovanni Battista Sasso (1725-1792), a Genoese merchant and banker who played a influential role in the city's economic affairs.

During the 19th century, the surname Sasso was also found in the region of Piedmont, Italy. One example is Cesare Sasso (1824-1908), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian parliament.

While the surname Sasso has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and emigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the Italian regions mentioned above, where it was closely associated with areas known for their rocky or stone-related landscapes or activities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sasso

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

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

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