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

Sanjuan, 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 Sanjuan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanjuan in America

Sanjuan is the 7825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanjuan surname appeared 4,232 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sanjuan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanjuan 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 Sanjuan

The surname Sanjuan has its origins in Spain, derived from the Spanish phrase "San Juan," which translates to "Saint John" in English. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, when it was common for individuals to adopt surnames based on their place of origin, occupation, or a distinguishing characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sanjuan surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a census-like document from the 14th century that recorded the names of landowners and their properties in the Kingdom of Castile. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Sanjuan, suggesting that the name was already established by that time.

The Sanjuan surname is often associated with the town of San Juan, located in the Spanish province of Alicante. It is possible that the name originated from this particular location, as it was a common practice for people to adopt surnames based on their place of birth or residence.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the Sanjuan surname. One of the earliest examples is Juan Sanjuan, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. He played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of the Caribbean islands.

Another prominent figure was Fray Bartolomé Sanjuan, a Spanish friar and missionary who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his efforts in evangelizing and protecting the indigenous populations of Mexico during the early years of Spanish colonization.

In the realm of literature, José Sanjuan y Fernández (1842-1912) was a Spanish poet, playwright, and journalist who made significant contributions to the Romantic and Realist movements in Spanish literature.

The world of art also saw the talents of Joaquín Sanjuan y Nolasco (1856-1933), a Spanish painter and illustrator known for his depictions of historical and religious scenes, as well as his portraits and landscapes.

Lastly, María Sanjuan (1889-1936) was a Spanish political activist and feminist who fought for women's rights and played a crucial role in the Spanish Civil War. She was executed by Nationalist forces during the conflict, becoming a martyr for the Republican cause.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the Sanjuan surname, a name that has endured for centuries and continues to hold significance in its Spanish heritage and associations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanjuan

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

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

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