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

Senti, 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 Senti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Senti in America

Senti is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senti surname appeared 212 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 Senti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Senti 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 Senti

The surname SENTI is believed to have originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It likely derives from the Italian word "sentire," which means "to feel" or "to perceive." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with heightened senses or perceptive abilities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SENTI can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated around 1350. This document mentions a certain Guido SENTI, who was a respected merchant and landowner in the region. It is possible that the name was already established in the area at that time.

In the 15th century, the SENTI family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the local government and influential in various political and cultural affairs. One notable member was Bartolomeo SENTI (1435-1512), a successful banker and patron of the arts, who commissioned several works of art and architecture that can still be seen in Siena today.

As the SENTI family expanded and branched out, the name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. In some areas, the name took on slightly different spellings, such as SENTY or SENTIS, reflecting local variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Outside of Italy, the SENTI surname can be found in various parts of Europe, particularly in areas with historical ties to Italian migration and trade. For instance, a branch of the SENTI family settled in the city of Lyon, France, during the 16th century, where they established themselves as successful merchants and businessmen.

Another notable figure with the SENTI surname was Giovanni Battista SENTI (1688-1766), an Italian composer and violinist who was active in the late Baroque period. His works were highly regarded and performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

In more recent history, the SENTI surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including:

1. Enrico SENTI (1879-1944), an Italian sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and marble.
2. Giacomo SENTI (1905-1982), an Italian writer and journalist who wrote extensively about the history and culture of his native region of Tuscany.
3. Francesca SENTI (1928-2016), an Italian actress and television personality who appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout her career.
4. Roberto SENTI (born 1957), an Italian businessman and entrepreneur who founded a successful technology company in the 1980s.
5. Luca SENTI (born 1974), an Italian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 18 in the world in 1998.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Senti

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

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

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