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

Segretto, 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 Segretto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Segretto in America

Segretto is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Segretto surname appeared 147 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 Segretto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Segretto 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 Segretto

The surname Segretto is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of the country during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "segreto," meaning "secret" or "hidden," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived a secretive life or worked in a profession that required discretion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Segretto can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Cremonese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Cremona in Lombardy, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time in the region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Segretto lived in the city of Genoa. He was a renowned merchant and trader, known for his astute business acumen and ability to maintain confidentiality in his dealings. His influence and success contributed to the spread of the surname throughout northern Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the Segretto family gained prominence in the Republic of Venice. Pietro Segretto (1480-1548) was a respected Venetian diplomat and scholar, known for his diplomatic skills and his work in promoting the arts and literature.

In the 17th century, the Segretto name appeared in the historical records of the city of Naples. Antonio Segretto (1620-1692) was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar, renowned for his expertise in civil law and his commitment to upholding justice and fairness.

In the 18th century, the Segretto family gained a foothold in the Sicilian town of Noto. One of the most notable members was Giuseppe Segretto (1745-1810), a renowned architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction of Noto after the devastating earthquake of 1693. His designs and architectural works are considered masterpieces of the Sicilian Baroque style.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Segretto has been associated with various professions and fields, including law, diplomacy, architecture, and business. The name's connection to secrecy and discretion has remained a consistent theme, reflecting the values and traits of those who bore the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Segretto

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

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

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