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

Sanabria, 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 Sanabria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanabria in America

Sanabria is the 3945th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanabria surname appeared 9,026 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Sanabria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanabria 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 Sanabria

The surname Sanabria originates from the Spanish region of Castile and León, specifically from the village of Sanabria located in the province of Zamora. The name can be traced back to the 12th century and is believed to derive from the Latin words "sana" meaning "healthy" and "bria" meaning "path" or "road", potentially referring to a safe or secure route through the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sanabria name appears in a document from the year 1236, mentioning a certain Pedro de Sanabria who was a landowner in the area. Another notable early reference is found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile, which mentions a village called "Sanabria" within the hunting grounds.

During the 15th century, the Sanabria family gained prominence with the birth of Diego de Sanabria (1412-1499), a nobleman and military leader who served under King Juan II of Castile and later became the governor of the city of Seville. His son, Rodrigo de Sanabria (1450-1521), was a renowned poet and writer during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, Alonso de Sanabria (1522-1591) was a Spanish explorer who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru and later became one of the founders of the city of Cuzco. Another notable figure was Juan de Sanabria (1530-1602), a Catholic priest and theologian who played a significant role in the Spanish Inquisition.

Moving into the 17th century, Catalina de Sanabria (1605-1672) was a prominent figure in the Spanish colonial society of New Spain (present-day Mexico), known for her philanthropic work and support of the arts and education.

Throughout history, the Sanabria surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, military leaders, and explorers, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Spanish and Latin American history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanabria

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

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

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