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

Sorrentino, 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 Sorrentino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sorrentino in America

Sorrentino is the 6805th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sorrentino surname appeared 4,956 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Sorrentino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sorrentino 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 Sorrentino

The surname Sorrentino has its origins in the beautiful Sorrentine Peninsula of Campania, Italy. The name is derived from the town of Sorrento, which dates back to the 6th century BC and was a thriving center of the ancient Greek civilization. The name itself is believed to have evolved from the Latin word "surrentum," meaning "to rise."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Sorrentino can be traced back to the 11th century, with references found in various medieval documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable example is the Codice Diplomatico Normanno, a collection of Norman diplomatic documents, which mentions several individuals bearing the surname.

In the 13th century, a famous Sorrentino was Filippo Sorrentino, a renowned poet and philosopher from the city of Sorrento. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and he was celebrated for his mastery of the Italian vernacular. Another notable figure from this period was Giovanni Sorrentino, a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.

During the Renaissance, the Sorrentino family played a significant role in the artistic and cultural life of the Sorrentine Peninsula. Leonardo Sorrentino, born in 1485, was a renowned painter whose works adorned many of the churches and noble residences in the area. His masterpiece, the "Annunciation," is still displayed in the Chiesa di San Francesco in Sorrento.

In the 18th century, Tommaso Sorrentino, a renowned scholar and theologian, gained recognition for his contributions to the study of ecclesiastical history and canon law. His extensive writings were widely circulated throughout Europe and influenced many of his contemporaries.

The 19th century saw the rise of Raffaele Sorrentino, a prominent politician and statesman who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy. Born in 1817, he served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for the rights of the people of Sorrento and the surrounding regions.

Throughout its history, the Sorrentino surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, scholars, politicians, and religious figures. While the name has its roots in the Sorrentine Peninsula, bearers of this surname can be found in various parts of Italy and across the globe, a testament to the rich cultural heritage and legacy of this ancient Italian name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sorrentino

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

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

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