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

Saturnino, 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 Saturnino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saturnino in America

Saturnino is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saturnino surname appeared 278 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 Saturnino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saturnino 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 Saturnino

The surname Saturnino originates from Italy and dates back to the late Roman era. It is derived from the Latin name Saturninus, which itself comes from the name of the Roman god Saturn. The name was likely given to those born under the astrological sign of Capricorn, which is ruled by the planet Saturn.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saturnino can be found in a manuscript from the 5th century AD, which mentions a Roman soldier named Saturninus who fought in the Gallic Wars. It is believed that this soldier may have been granted land in Italy after his service, leading to the establishment of the Saturnino family name.

During the Middle Ages, the name Saturnino appeared in various Italian records and documents. One notable example is a 12th-century manuscript from the city of Pisa, which mentions a merchant named Saturnino di Firenze, who traded goods along the Mediterranean coast.

In the 14th century, a family named Saturnino lived in the town of Montepulciano, in the region of Tuscany. This family is mentioned in local records and is believed to have been involved in the wine trade.

Over the centuries, the name Saturnino has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Saturnino Romani (1532-1602), an Italian painter and architect who worked in the Renaissance style. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another noteworthy figure was Saturnino Gatti (1771-1838), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, Saturnino Mascarone (1812-1892) was an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy and played a role in the country's unification process.

The name Saturnino has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy. For example, there is a small village called Saturnino in the province of Potenza, in the southern region of Basilicata.

Despite its long history, the surname Saturnino remains relatively rare, especially outside of Italy. However, it continues to be a part of the rich cultural heritage of the Italian peninsula, with its roots stretching back to the ancient Roman world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saturnino

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

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

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