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

Sanguinet, 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 Sanguinet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanguinet in America

Sanguinet is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanguinet surname appeared 110 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 Sanguinet.

The history of the last name Sanguinet

The surname Sanguinet originated in France, specifically in the Gascony region located in the southwest part of the country. The name can be traced back to the 12th century, and it is believed to have derived from the French word "sang," meaning "blood," and the suffix "-inet," which is a diminutive form indicating smallness or affection. This suggests that the name might have initially referred to someone with a ruddy complexion or a connection to a bloody event or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sanguinet name appears in the 13th-century cartulary of the Abbey of Condom, a medieval monastic institution located in the Gers department of Gascony. The document mentions a "Petrus de Sanguineto" (Peter of Sanguinet), indicating that the name was already in use during that period.

In the 14th century, the name Sanguinet can be found in various medieval records, such as the "Rôles Gascons," a collection of administrative and legal documents related to the English governance of Gascony. These records reveal that the Sanguinet family held lands and properties in the region, suggesting their noble or gentry status.

One notable individual with the Sanguinet surname was Jean de Sanguinet, a 15th-century French knight who participated in the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1410 and served under the command of Joan of Arc, contributing to the French victory at the Siege of Orléans in 1429.

Another prominent figure was Pierre de Sanguinet, a 16th-century French jurist and politician. He served as a member of the Parlement of Bordeaux, one of the highest courts in the Kingdom of France, and played a significant role in the legal affairs of the region.

In the 17th century, the Sanguinet family continued to hold influence in Gascony, with several members serving as local administrators and officials. One such individual was Jean-Baptiste de Sanguinet, who was born in 1632 and served as the Mayor of Auch, a historic town in the region.

The name Sanguinet can also be found in various place names throughout southwestern France, such as Sanguinet, a commune in the Landes department, and Château de Sanguinet, a medieval castle located in the same region. These place names likely originated from the family name or vice versa, reflecting the historical presence and influence of the Sanguinet lineage in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanguinet

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

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 Sanguinet 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.

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

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