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

Sandovar, 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 Sandovar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sandovar in America

Sandovar is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sandovar surname appeared 117 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 Sandovar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sandovar 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 Sandovar

The surname Sandovar is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish words "san" meaning "saint" and "dovar" which is likely a variation of the word "doblar" meaning "to fold" or "to double". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who lived near a place where cloth was folded or doubled.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sandovar name dates back to 1295 in the town of Burgos, where a man named Pedro Sandovar was listed as a cloth merchant. This lends credence to the theory that the name was initially associated with the textile industry.

In the 15th century, the Sandovar family was also documented in the region of Aragon, particularly in the town of Zaragoza. A notable figure from this era was Miguel Sandovar (1432-1497), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who served as an advisor to King Ferdinand II of Aragon.

During the Age of Exploration, the Sandovar name spread to the Americas as Spanish conquistadors and settlers ventured to the New World. One such individual was Juan de Sandovar (1518-1592), a soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico.

In the 17th century, the Sandovar name appeared in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Castile. A renowned individual from this period was Rodrigo Sandovar (1622-1689), a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were performed in the royal court of King Philip IV.

As the centuries passed, the Sandovar name continued to be found throughout Spain and its former colonies. Notable bearers of the name include the Spanish painter José Sandovar (1789-1857), whose works are displayed in museums across Europe, and the Mexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Sandovar (1874-1919), who played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution.

While the Sandovar surname may have originated as a reference to the textile trade, it has since become a widespread name carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of Spain and its influence across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sandovar

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

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

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