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

Sparacino, 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 Sparacino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sparacino in America

Sparacino is the 18778th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sparacino surname appeared 1,460 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 Sparacino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sparacino 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 Sparacino

The surname SPARACINO has its roots in Sicily, Italy, where it originated in the 15th century. The name is derived from the Sicilian word "sparaci," which means "to shoot" or "to fire." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been involved in professions related to firearms or warfare.

The earliest recorded instance of the SPARACINO surname can be found in a municipal record from the city of Palermo, Sicily, dated 1472. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Sparacino, who was a member of the local militia. However, it is possible that the name existed earlier than this record, as many historical documents from that era have been lost or destroyed over time.

In the 16th century, the name SPARACINO began to spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Campania. This was likely due to migration patterns and the movement of people in search of new opportunities or to escape political or economic turmoil.

One notable individual with the SPARACINO surname was Vincenzo Sparacino (1490-1566), a renowned Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings in Naples, including the Palazzo Reale and the Castel Nuovo.

Another notable figure was Giulio Sparacino (1615-1688), a Sicilian painter and sculptor who was part of the Baroque art movement. His works can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Sicily.

In the 18th century, the SPARACINO name made its way to the Americas, likely as a result of Italian immigration. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname in the New World was Antonio Sparacino (1725-1798), who settled in New Orleans, Louisiana, and worked as a merchant and trader.

During the 19th century, the SPARACINO surname continued to spread across Italy and other parts of Europe, as well as in the Americas. One notable figure from this time period was Giuseppe Sparacino (1836-1912), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian parliament.

Another individual of note was Maria Sparacino (1865-1931), an Italian-American journalist and activist who was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

Throughout its history, the SPARACINO surname has been associated with various professions, ranging from military personnel and architects to artists and politicians. While the name originated in Sicily, it has since become a part of the cultural fabric of many countries around the world, reflecting the migration patterns and diverse experiences of those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sparacino

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

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

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