2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Saurini
An Italian surname derived from the word sauro, meaning "reddish-brown" or "swarthy."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Saurini. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Saurini 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Saurini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Saurini, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Saurini
The surname SAURINI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Piedmont, located in northwestern Italy, where it was most prevalent.
The name SAURINI is derived from the Latin word "saurus," which means "lizard" or "serpent." This suggests that the surname may have been initially attributed to someone who lived near a place inhabited by lizards or snakes, or perhaps someone who had a particular affinity or connection with these reptiles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SAURINI can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia Medievale," a collection of medieval documents from the region of Lombardy, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the area during that time period.
In the 14th century, a notable individual named Giacomo SAURINI was recorded as a prominent landowner and merchant in the town of Asti, located in the Piedmont region. His legacy and influence in the area likely contributed to the further propagation of the surname.
Another significant figure bearing the SAURINI name was Pietro SAURINI, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 15th century. He was born in the city of Turin and is known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, the SAURINI family produced several notable artists and artisans. One such individual was Giovanni SAURINI, a skilled sculptor and architect who was active in the early 16th century. His works can still be found adorning various churches and buildings throughout the Piedmont region.
In the 18th century, the SAURINI name gained prominence in the field of viticulture, with the family establishing several successful vineyards in the Langhe region of Piedmont. Carlo SAURINI, born in 1724, was particularly renowned for his innovative winemaking techniques and the exceptional quality of his wines.
Throughout the centuries, the SAURINI surname has maintained its presence in various parts of Italy, with individuals from this family making significant contributions across various fields, including art, literature, philosophy, and commerce.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saurini
Among Census respondents with the surname Saurini, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Saurini 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 Saurini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 101
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Saurini
Saurini 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,035 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-10 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,190 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,035 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 9,190 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 Saurini 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 | #143,149 | #152,339 | -6.4% |
| Count | 116 | 106 | -8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Saurini bearers went from 116 to 106 (-8.6% change). The surname moved down 9,190 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #152,339.
FAQ
Saurini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Saurini?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Saurini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Saurini?
Saurini ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Saurini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Saurini.
Has Saurini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Saurini went from 116 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Saurini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Saurini, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Saurini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Saurini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Saurini (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 Saurini mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word sauro, meaning "reddish-brown" or "swarthy." 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 Saurini (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 common is the surname Saurini?
You can see how many people are called Saurini on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.