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

Exantus, 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 Exantus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Exantus in America

Exantus is the 21895th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Exantus surname appeared 1,186 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 Exantus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Exantus to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Exantus

The surname Exantus is of Haitian origin and dates back to the late 18th century. It is believed to be derived from the Haitian Creole word "eksante," which means "to give thanks" or "to praise." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were known for their religious devotion or their gratitude towards others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Exantus name can be found in the archives of the Haitian Revolution, which took place between 1791 and 1804. During this period, many Haitian rebels and freedom fighters adopted surnames as a way to assert their identity and break away from the colonial system that had denied them individual recognition.

In the years following the Haitian Revolution, the Exantus name began to appear in various historical records and documents. For example, in the 1820s, a man named Georges Exantus was noted for his role in the Haitian government under President Jean-Pierre Boyer.

Another notable figure with the Exantus surname was Antoine Exantus, a Haitian writer and journalist who lived from 1835 to 1901. He is remembered for his contributions to Haitian literature and for his advocacy of social justice and human rights.

In the early 20th century, a man named Etienne Exantus (1884-1962) gained recognition as a prominent educator and advocate for Haitian culture. He founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote the preservation of Haitian traditions and language.

Moving into more recent history, a woman named Marie-Jeanne Exantus (1924-2002) made a significant impact as a Haitian activist and feminist. She fought for women's rights and played a crucial role in the establishment of organizations dedicated to empowering Haitian women.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning that the Exantus surname has also been associated with various place names in Haiti, such as the town of Exantus in the Artibonite Department. This connection further reinforces the name's deep roots in Haitian geography and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Exantus

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

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 Exantus 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Exantus has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Exantus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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