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 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sandoval surname appeared 105 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 SANDOUAL has its origins in Spain, emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "sandawwal," which refers to a type of small melon or cucumber. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who cultivated or sold these produce items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SANDOUAL can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript detailing hunting expeditions during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. The document mentions a certain Pedro Sandoual, who accompanied the king on hunting trips.

In the 16th century, the SANDOUAL name gained prominence through the exploits of Hernando de Sandoval, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. Born in 1477 in Jerez de la Frontera, Sandoval played a crucial role in various battles against the Aztecs and later became the governor of the province of Naco.

Another notable figure bearing the SANDOUAL surname was Diego de Sandoval y Rojas, a Spanish soldier and explorer who lived from 1533 to 1608. He served as the governor of Nueva Vizcaya (now part of Mexico) and led several expeditions into the northern territories of New Spain.

In the realm of literature, María de Sandoval y Cerda (1548-1624), a Spanish noblewoman and writer, gained recognition for her literary works, including a collection of poetry and religious texts.

The SANDOUAL name also has connections to places and regions within Spain. For instance, the town of Sandoval in León is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting that the family may have held significant influence or landholdings in that area.

While the spelling "SANDOUAL" is relatively uncommon, variations such as Sandoval, Sandoual, and Sandoval y Rojas have been more widely documented throughout history. It is important to note that the name's orthography may have evolved over time due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences.

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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