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

Sanango, 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 Sanango surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanango in America

Sanango is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanango surname appeared 283 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 Sanango.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanango 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 Sanango

The surname Sanango has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of modern-day Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "sano," which means "healthy" or "sound," combined with the suffix "-ngo," commonly found in names of Germanic origin.

One of the earliest known references to the Sanango surname can be found in the Cartulario de Valpuesta, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Valpuesta in the province of Burgos, Spain. This cartulary dates back to the 12th century and contains records of individuals bearing variations of the name, such as "Sanango" and "Sanancho."

In the 14th century, the Sanango name appeared in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, an important census-like document compiled during the reign of King Pedro I of Castile. This document listed several individuals with the Sanango surname, suggesting that the name had gained some prominence in the region by that time.

One notable figure bearing the Sanango surname was Pedro Sanango (c. 1420-1490), a prominent Spanish merchant and landowner from Seville. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the city's trade with the Americas during the early years of Spanish exploration and colonization.

Another historically significant individual was Juana Sanango (c. 1525-1598), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist from Valladolid. She was known for her charitable works, particularly in establishing a hospital and orphanage in her hometown.

In the 17th century, the Sanango name appeared in the Archivo de Indias, a vast collection of documents related to the Spanish Empire's colonization of the Americas. Among the records are mentions of Diego Sanango (c. 1630-1695), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America.

Another noteworthy figure was Miguel Sanango (c. 1745-1810), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He distinguished himself in several battles and was awarded the Cruz Laureada de San Fernando, a prestigious military decoration, for his bravery and leadership.

In the late 19th century, the Sanango name gained further recognition with the birth of María Sanango (1867-1945), a celebrated Spanish painter and sculptor. Her works were widely exhibited and acclaimed throughout Europe, and she is regarded as one of the foremost female artists of her time.

While the Sanango surname may have originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanango

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

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

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