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

Scarnato, 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 Scarnato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scarnato in America

Scarnato is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scarnato surname appeared 139 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 Scarnato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scarnato 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 Scarnato

The surname Scarnato is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of Italy, such as Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "scarnare," meaning "to flay" or "to skin." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation, such as a tanner or a butcher.

The earliest known record of the name Scarnato dates back to the late 16th century in Sicily. In a document from 1598, a certain Giovanni Scarnato was mentioned as a landowner in the town of Palermo. Another early record comes from the town of Reggio Calabria in 1612, where a family by the name of Scarnato was documented.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Scarnato was Vincenzo Scarnato (1599-1677), a Sicilian painter and architect who is best known for his work on the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini in Palermo. His paintings and architectural designs were highly regarded during his lifetime and are still celebrated today.

In the 18th century, the name Scarnato appears in various records from the towns of Messina and Catania in Sicily. One notable figure was Francesco Scarnato (1732-1808), a Sicilian composer and musician who was renowned for his sacred music compositions.

During the 19th century, the Scarnato name spread to other parts of Italy, as well as to other countries through immigration. One prominent individual was Giuseppe Scarnato (1841-1912), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several terms.

Another notable bearer of the name was Maria Scarnato (1875-1958), an Italian-American artist and sculptor who was known for her works depicting scenes from Italian folklore and mythology. She immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and gained recognition for her intricate sculptures and bas-reliefs.

Throughout history, the surname Scarnato has been spelled in various ways, including Scarnati, Scarnatti, and Scarnotto, reflecting regional variations and differences in pronunciation. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scarnato

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

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

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