Explore the Family Name Saggese
The meaning of Saggese
Italian: perhaps a habitational name from a minor place in Foggia province named Saggese; however, the concentration of the modern surname in San Giuseppe Vesuviano in Naples province suggests a derivation from Saggio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Mario, Vito, Alfonso, Francesco, Giuseppe, Sal, Salvatore, Umberto, Vincenza.
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How common is the last name Saggese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saggese in the United States has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,677th most popular and rose to a rank of 40,976th in 2010, marking an improvement of 3.99%. The number of individuals with the Saggese surname also grew by 11.3% from 478 in 2000 to 532 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Saggese per 100,000 remained constant at 0.18 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #40,976 | 3.99% |
| Count | 478 | 532 | 11.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saggese
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Saggese identify as White. This group saw a slight increase from 95.19% in 2000 to 95.68% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic also rose significantly from 3.14% to 3.95%, marking a change of 25.8%. However, the proportion of people with the Saggese surname who identified with two or more races decreased entirely from 1.26% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 95.68% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 3.95% | 25.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |