Explore the Family Name Saccente
The meaning of Saccente
Italian: from medieval Italian saccente ‘wise’, applied as a nickname but also used as a personal name of good omen. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Marco, Matteo, Onofrio, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saccente in the United States?
The Saccente surname has seen a decline in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 49,471 and dropped to 55,741 by 2010, a decrease of 12.67%. There were 399 individuals with this surname in 2000 and this number fell to 368 by 2010, marking a 7.77% decrease. The proportion of Saccente per 100k people also diminished from 0.15 to 0.12, a 20% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #55,741 | -12.67% |
| Count | 399 | 368 | -7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saccente
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those with the Saccente moniker identify as White. This group represented 97.49% of the Saccentes in 2000 and slightly decreased to 97.01% by 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, accounting for 2.26% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 2.45% in 2010. The data showed no Saccentes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 97.01% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.45% | 8.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |