There are
217
Sacasas in the USA
Sacasa is the
86005th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Sacasa

AnastasioSomoza

Anastasio Somoza Sacasa was a Nicaraguan politician and member of the prominent Sacasa family. He served as the President of Nicaragua from 1937 to 1947 and again from 1950 to 1956.

SalvadorSacasa

Salvador Sacasa was a Nicaraguan diplomat and politician, and a member of the prominent Sacasa family. He served as the President of Nicaragua from 1889 to 1891.

LuisSomoza

Luis Somoza Debayle was a Nicaraguan politician and member of the prominent Sacasa family. He served as the President of Nicaragua from 1956 to 1963.

VioletaBarrios

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro was a Nicaraguan politician, journalist, and member of the prominent Sacasa family. She served as the President of Nicaragua from 1990 to 1997.

SofíaMontenegro

Sofía Montenegro Sacasa is a Nicaraguan writer, poet, and feminist activist. She has made significant contributions to literature and women's rights in Nicaragua and beyond.

Sacasa Genealogy

OriginsThe origins of the Sacasa surname can be traced back to the Basque region of Spain, where it originated from the word 'sakaza' meaning 'thorny'. The surname is predominantly found in Nicaragua, where it is associated with a prominent political family.
Geographic DistributionThe Sacasa surname is most commonly found in Nicaragua, where it is associated with the prominent Sacasa family. It is also found in other parts of Central America and has a small presence in Spain and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the Sacasa surname include Sacasa Martínez, Sacasa Bellido de Luna, and Sacasa Guerrero.
Migration and ImmigrationThe Sacasa family has a history of migration and immigration, particularly in the context of political and economic movements in Nicaragua and Central America.