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

Sanlucas, 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 Sanlucas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanlucas in America

Sanlucas is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanlucas surname appeared 140 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 Sanlucas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanlucas 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 Sanlucas

The surname SANLUCAS is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Spain. The name is believed to have originated from a combination of the Spanish words "san" (saint) and "lucas" (Luke), likely referring to a place associated with Saint Luke or a church dedicated to the saint.

The earliest records of the SANLUCAS surname can be found in various Spanish regions, particularly in Andalusia and Castile. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Juan SANLUCAS, a nobleman from Seville who lived in the 14th century and owned vast estates in the region.

In the 15th century, the SANLUCAS family gained prominence in the city of Cordoba, where they were involved in the local government and held influential positions. Notable members from this period include Rodrigo SANLUCAS (1425-1489), a renowned lawyer and judge, and Beatriz SANLUCAS (1460-1520), a respected philanthropist who founded a hospital for the poor.

As the Spanish Empire expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, the SANLUCAS surname spread to various parts of the Americas, including Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. One of the earliest settlers in the New World was Diego SANLUCAS (1542-1612), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro.

In the 18th century, a branch of the SANLUCAS family migrated to the Philippines, where they established themselves as successful traders and landowners. One notable figure from this era was Mariano SANLUCAS (1735-1812), a wealthy merchant who played a significant role in the economic development of the Spanish East Indies.

Another prominent bearer of the SANLUCAS name was Javier SANLUCAS (1820-1885), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Governor-General of the Philippine Islands from 1876 to 1877. He was known for his efforts to modernize the colonial administration and improve the infrastructure in the archipelago.

Throughout history, the SANLUCAS surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including writers, artists, and academics. One such figure was Carmen SANLUCAS (1898-1972), a Spanish novelist and poet renowned for her works exploring the themes of love, passion, and the human experience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanlucas

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

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

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