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

Sancrant, 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 Sancrant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sancrant in America

Sancrant is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sancrant surname appeared 138 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 Sancrant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sancrant 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 Sancrant

The surname SANCRANT has its origins in France, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French words "saint" and "criant," which translate to "holy" and "shouting" respectively. The name likely referred to a town crier or herald who announced important news or events, often with a religious or sacred context.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANCRANT surname can be found in the parish records of Normandy, France, from the late 1500s. The name appeared as "Saincrant," which was a common spelling variation during that time period. It is possible that the name was brought to other regions of France by individuals or families migrating from Normandy.

In the 17th century, a notable SANCRANT was Jacques SANCRANT (1620-1692), a French merchant and landowner who established a successful trading business in the port city of Marseille. His descendants continued to play a role in the city's maritime industry for several generations.

Another prominent figure was Marie SANCRANT (1742-1818), a French educator and philanthropist who founded several schools for underprivileged children in Paris. Her work was recognized by the French Academy, and she received numerous honors for her contributions to education.

During the 18th century, the SANCRANT name also appeared in historical records from the Alsace region of France, which borders Germany. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have migrated from Alsace to other parts of Europe or even further afield.

In the 19th century, a notable SANCRANT was Émile SANCRANT (1832-1911), a French military officer and writer who served in the Franco-Prussian War and later wrote several books about his experiences and military strategy.

Another significant figure was Élise SANCRANT (1876-1964), a French artist and sculptor who was part of the Impressionist movement. Her works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and are now housed in several prestigious museums.

While the SANCRANT surname has its roots in France, over the centuries, individuals with this name have migrated to various parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sancrant

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

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

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