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

Sana, 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 Sana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sana in America

Sana is the 37391st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sana surname appeared 596 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 Sana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sana 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 Sana

The surname SANA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots traced back to the Sanskrit language. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "sana," which means "ancient" or "old." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals or families with a long-standing heritage or lineage.

In the early centuries of the first millennium, the name SANA appeared in various ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, including the Sanskrit epics and literary works. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Indian epic poem, where it is mentioned in reference to a character or location.

During the medieval period, the name SANA gained prominence in various regions of the Indian subcontinent. Historical records from the 12th century mention individuals with the surname SANA holding influential positions in the royal courts and administrative bodies of various kingdoms. One notable figure was Sana Rai, a prominent minister and advisor to the ruling dynasty of the Kakatiya Kingdom in present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

As trade and cultural exchanges flourished along the ancient Silk Road, the name SANA spread beyond the Indian subcontinent. In the 13th century, records from the Safavid Dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran) mention merchants and traders with the surname SANA engaged in commercial activities along the trade routes connecting South Asia and the Middle East.

In the 16th century, the name SANA appeared in the annals of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over vast territories in the Indian subcontinent. During this period, several individuals with the surname SANA held prominent positions in the Mughal court and administration. One such notable figure was Sana Khan, a high-ranking military commander who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar.

Throughout the centuries, the name SANA has been associated with various professions and walks of life. In the 18th century, Sana Bhatt, a renowned scholar and poet from the Kashmir region, gained recognition for his literary contributions. In the 19th century, Sana Ullah Khan, a prominent political figure from the region of present-day Pakistan, played a significant role in the struggle against British colonial rule.

While the surname SANA has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Today, individuals with the surname SANA can be found across different continents, carrying forward the rich heritage and history of this ancient name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sana

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

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

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