Explore the Family Name Sammartino
The meaning of Sammartino
Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called with San Martino (from the dedication of their churches to Saint Martin; see Martin). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Sal, Salvatore, Angelo, Aldo, Camillo, Carlo, Mario, Nichola, Pasco, Pasquale, Vincenzo. Spanish Manuel, Pablo.
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How common is the last name Sammartino in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sammartino saw slight variations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name's rank changed from 30,552 to 31,068, marking a decrease of around 1.69%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of people with the surname Sammartino increased by 3.61% during the same period, growing from 721 to 747 individuals. However, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 7.41%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname increased, its overall prevalence in the population diminished slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,552 | #31,068 | -1.69% |
| Count | 721 | 747 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sammartino
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution among individuals named Sammartino also evolved over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as White, although this percentage reduced slightly from 96.53% in 2000 to 94.38% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation, which grew by 52.97%, moving from 2.36% to 3.61%. The proportion identifying with two or more races also rose, increasing by 15.94%. A small group began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, whereas none did so in 2000. However, there remained no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 94.38% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 3.61% | 52.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0.8% | 15.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |