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

Satariano, 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 Satariano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Satariano in America

Satariano is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Satariano surname appeared 149 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 Satariano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Satariano 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 Satariano

The surname Satariano originated in Sicily, an island located in the central Mediterranean Sea. It dates back to the 15th century and is believed to have derived from the Italian word "satarano," which means a person from the town of Satarana, a small village near Trapani in northwestern Sicily. The name may have also been derived from the Arabic word "satar," meaning a veil or curtain, suggesting a possible connection to the island's Moorish heritage.

The earliest recorded instance of the Satariano surname can be traced back to a document from 1489, which mentions a certain Antonino Satariano, a merchant from Palermo. In the 16th century, records show that the Satariano family had established themselves as prominent landowners and traders in various parts of Sicily, particularly in the cities of Palermo, Trapani, and Agrigento.

One notable figure with the Satariano surname was Girolamo Satariano (1524-1598), a Sicilian historian and author who wrote several important works documenting the history and culture of Sicily during the Renaissance period. His most famous work, "Historia della Città di Palermo," published in 1587, is considered a valuable source of information about the city's past.

Another prominent individual was Giovanni Battista Satariano (1670-1742), a Baroque architect and engineer from Palermo. He designed several churches and palaces in Sicily, including the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà and the Palazzo Butera in Palermo.

In the 19th century, Francesco Satariano (1810-1885) gained recognition as a Sicilian painter and sculptor. His works, which often depicted scenes from Sicilian folklore and daily life, are displayed in various museums across Italy.

During the same period, Vincenzo Satariano (1828-1901) made a name for himself as a renowned Sicilian botanist and naturalist. He conducted extensive research on the flora and fauna of his native island, contributing significantly to the field of botany.

While the Satariano surname has its roots in Sicily, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of Italy and even beyond, carried by families who migrated or established branches elsewhere. However, it remains closely tied to its Sicilian origins and the rich cultural heritage of the Mediterranean island.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Satariano

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

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

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