Explore the Family Name Sarto
The meaning of Sarto
Italian: occupational name for a tailor, from sarto (from Latin sartor). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Angelo, Giovan, Sandro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sarto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sarto underwent a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,636th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 76,768th spot, marking a 10.24% decrease. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a drop from 263 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, representing a 4.94% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 20% during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #76,768 | -10.24% |
| Count | 263 | 250 | -4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarto
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sarto also shifted over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 6.08% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping to 3.60% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, this category accounted for 2.80%. The majority identifying as White increased slightly from 85.55% in 2000 to 86.00% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic declined slightly from 6.46% in 2000 to 6.00% in 2010. There were no changes reported in the categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.55% | 86% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 6.46% | 6% | -7.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.08% | 3.6% | -40.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |