Explore the Family Name Sanfratello

The meaning of Sanfratello

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place in Messina named San Fratello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Angelo, Ignazio, Matteo, Valentino.

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How common is the last name Sanfratello in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sanfratello saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 60,230th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 56,195th spot, a 6.7% increase. This rise in rank was accompanied by a significant increase in the number of individuals with the surname, which grew from 313 in 2000 to 364 in 2010, a growth rate of 16.29%. Despite this growth, the proportion of the population with the Sanfratello surname remained steady at 0.12 per 100,000 people.

20002010Change
Rank#60,230#56,1956.7%
Count31336416.29%
Proportion per 100k0.120.120%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sanfratello

The ethnic identity associated with the Sanfratello surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.49% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly to 95.05% by 2010. There was also a small but noticeable Hispanic presence among those with this surname, with the percentage increasing from 2.88% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White96.49%95.05%-1.49%
Hispanic2.88%3.02%4.86%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%