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

Sandigo, 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 Sandigo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sandigo in America

Sandigo is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sandigo surname appeared 218 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 Sandigo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sandigo 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 Sandigo

The surname SANDIGO is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish words "san" meaning "saint" and "Diego," a masculine given name. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near a church or settlement dedicated to Saint Diego.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANDIGO surname can be found in the historical records of the town of Villanueva de los Infantes, located in the province of Ciudad Real, Spain. These records, dating back to the 16th century, mention a family named SANDIGO who were landowners and played a prominent role in the local community.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan SANDIGO (1612-1682) was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War. He was known for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the French and Dutch forces.

Another historical reference to the SANDIGO surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition. In the late 16th century, a man named Pedro SANDIGO was accused of heresy and brought before the Inquisition tribunal in Seville. While the outcome of his case is uncertain, it highlights the presence of the SANDIGO name during that period.

As Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries, the SANDIGO surname likely spread to various regions of the New World. One notable individual was Hernán SANDIGO (1549-1621), a Spanish explorer who accompanied Juan de Oñate's expedition to New Mexico in the early 17th century.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Mariana SANDIGO (1822-1897) was a writer and activist from Puerto Rico who advocated for women's rights and education. Her literary works, which explored themes of social justice and equality, were influential in shaping Puerto Rican literature during that era.

While the SANDIGO surname may have evolved and adapted over time, it remains rooted in its Spanish origins, carrying a rich history that spans several centuries and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sandigo

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

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

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