Explore the Family Name Sanguino

The meaning of Sanguino

Spanish: probably a nickname from sanguin(e)o ‘bloodthirsty, coleric person’. In Spain, it is frequent in Extremadura.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sanguino has seen a marked increase in popularity in the United States. In 2000, this surname was ranked 62961, and by 2010 it had climbed to 47186, representing an impressive 25.06% change. The number of people bearing this surname also grew significantly during this period, from 297 in 2000 to 450 in 2010, a 51.52% boost. The proportion of people with the Sanguino surname per 100,000 also rose by 36.36%, from 0.11 to 0.15.

20002010Change
Rank#62,961#47,18625.06%
Count29745051.52%
Proportion per 100k0.110.1536.36%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sanguino

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sanguino, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 94.61% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, a figure which saw a slight increase to 94.67% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White showed a small decrease, moving from 4.38% in 2000 to 4.22% in 2010. The data shows no notable change in other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
Hispanic94.61%94.67%0.06%
White4.38%4.22%-3.65%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%