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

Scaria, 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 Scaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scaria in America

Scaria is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scaria surname appeared 186 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 Scaria.

The history of the last name Scaria

The surname Scaria is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It dates back to the 12th century, during the Norman occupation of Sicily. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "scarus," which means "parrot fish" or "rock fish." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who caught or sold these types of fish.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scaria can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina in the late 12th century. A merchant named Guglielmo Scaria was mentioned in a trade document dated 1187, indicating that the name was already established in the area by that time.

In the 13th century, the name Scaria appeared in several legal documents and records in the city of Palermo, suggesting that the family had spread to other parts of Sicily. Some of these documents mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Scaria, Scarii, and Scarij.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Scaria was Vincenzo Scaria (1499-1566), a renowned scholar and philosopher from Messina. He wrote extensively on topics such as metaphysics and natural philosophy, and his works were widely read throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, the name Scaria can be found in the records of the town of Catania, where a family of landowners and merchants bearing this surname held significant influence. One prominent member of this family was Antonino Scaria (1628-1704), who served as a magistrate and played a crucial role in the city's governance.

Another notable individual with the surname Scaria was Giuseppe Scaria (1772-1844), a military officer from Palermo who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He achieved the rank of General and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Scaria has maintained a strong presence in Sicily, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different towns and cities across the region. While the name is most commonly associated with Sicily, it has also spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by individuals who have migrated or established new roots in different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scaria

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

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 Scaria 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.

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

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