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

Satalino, 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 Satalino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Satalino in America

Satalino is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Satalino surname appeared 205 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 Satalino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Satalino 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 Satalino

The surname Satalino is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is thought to derive from the Latin word "satellinus," which means "attendant" or "follower." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a servant or follower of a noble or influential person.

The earliest known records of the Satalino surname date back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various medieval documents and records from southern Italy. One of the earliest documented instances of the name was found in a census record from the town of Reggio Calabria in 1279, listing a family with the surname Satalino.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Sattalino, Sataglino, and Sattallino. These variations were likely due to regional dialects, phonetic spellings, and the influence of different scribes and record keepers.

While no direct references to the Satalino name have been found in major historical texts like the Domesday Book, some notable individuals bearing this surname have left their mark throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded Satalinos was Giovanni Satalino, a 14th-century poet and writer from Catania, Sicily. His works, though largely forgotten today, were celebrated during his lifetime and provide insight into the cultural and literary landscape of medieval Sicily.

In the 16th century, Matteo Satalino was a prominent architect and engineer from Reggio Calabria. He is credited with designing several notable buildings and fortifications in southern Italy, including the Castello Aragonese in Reggio Calabria.

During the 18th century, Antonio Satalino was a respected physician and scholar from Naples. His contributions to the field of medicine included groundbreaking research on infectious diseases and the development of new treatments for various ailments.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Satalino was a renowned painter and artist from Sicily. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life and the Sicilian countryside, are still celebrated today and can be found in several museums and private collections.

More recently, Giuseppe Satalino was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament from 1976 to 1992. He was born in Catanzaro, Calabria, in 1928 and played a significant role in shaping Italy's political landscape during the latter half of the 20th century.

While the Satalino surname may not be among the most common in Italy today, its rich history and origins can be traced back centuries, spanning various regions, professions, and notable individuals who have left their mark on Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Satalino

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

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

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