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

Sandoval, 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 Sandoval surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sandoval in America

Sandoval is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sandoval surname appeared 278 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 Sandoval.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sandoval 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 Sandoval

The surname Sandaval is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish phrase "son de aval," which translates to "son of the guarantor" or "son of the surety." This suggests that the name may have initially been attributed to those who worked as guarantors or sureties, individuals who provided financial or legal assurances.

The earliest recorded instances of the Sandaval surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in Spain. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a medieval census-like record from the 14th century that documented landholdings and feudal relationships in the regions of Castile and León.

In the 15th century, the Sandaval family gained prominence with the birth of Pedro de Sandaval y Rojas (1444-1520), a Spanish prelate and historian who served as the Bishop of Pamplona and later the Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada. His historical works, including the "Historia de la Vida y Hechos del Emperador Carlos V," provided valuable insights into the life and reign of Emperor Charles V.

Another notable figure from the Sandaval lineage was Prudencio de Sandaval (1553-1620), a Spanish Benedictine monk and historian who authored the "Historia de los Reyes de Castilla y León," a comprehensive historical account of the monarchs of Castile and León. His work was highly regarded for its accuracy and attention to detail.

In the 17th century, Juan de Sandaval y Rojas (1590-1654) made his mark as a Spanish military leader and diplomat. He served as the Viceroy of Peru from 1629 to 1639 and played a crucial role in the Spanish colonization efforts in South America.

Moving into the 18th century, Francisco de Sandaval y Rojas (1715-1789) was a prominent Spanish nobleman who held the titles of Duke of Lerma and Marquis of Denia. He was a influential figure at the court of King Charles III of Spain and played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the time.

Throughout its history, the Sandaval surname has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Sandoval, Sandaval, and Sandavales, reflecting regional variations and linguistic evolution over time. While the name's origins can be traced back to Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sandoval

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

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

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