Find out how popular the last name DeSanchez is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeSanchez.

DeSanchez, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeSanchez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSanchez in America

DeSanchez is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSanchez surname appeared 146 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeSanchez.

The history of the last name DeSanchez

The surname DESANCHEZ has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "sancho," which means "holy" or "blessed." The prefix "de" likely denoted a place of origin or lineage, indicating that the family came from a region or town associated with the name Sanchez.

In the 13th century, the name DESANCHEZ appeared in several historical records, including the Libro de Repartimiento de Murcia, a document detailing the distribution of land and properties in the region of Murcia after the Christian reconquest. One of the earliest recorded instances was Juan DESANCHEZ, a nobleman mentioned in this text.

During the 14th century, the name DESANCHEZ gained prominence in the northern region of Spain, particularly in the province of Cantabria. Historical records from this period, such as the Cartulario de Santa María de Nájera, mention several individuals bearing the surname, including Diego DESANCHEZ, a prominent landowner and patron of the monastery.

In the 15th century, the DESANCHEZ family played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands. One notable figure was Alonso DESANCHEZ, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Gran Canaria in the late 1400s.

The 16th century saw the spread of the DESANCHEZ name across the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One prominent individual was Pedro DESANCHEZ, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

In the 17th century, the DESANCHEZ family established a strong presence in the arts and literature. Miguel DESANCHEZ, a renowned playwright and poet from Madrid, gained recognition for his works during the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

As the centuries progressed, the DESANCHEZ surname continued to be found in various regions of Spain and its former colonies, with individuals from this lineage making contributions in various fields, including politics, military, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSanchez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeSanchez.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeSanchez was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeSanchez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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