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

Sanluis, 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 Sanluis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanluis in America

Sanluis is the 37125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanluis surname appeared 601 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 Sanluis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanluis 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 Sanluis

The surname SANLUIS has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the place name "San Luis," which translates to "Saint Louis" in English. The name likely originated in areas where the Catholic Church had a strong presence and influence, such as regions of Castile or Aragon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANLUIS surname can be found in a historical document from the 14th century, where a nobleman named Juan de SANLUIS was mentioned. This document provides evidence that the surname was already in use during this time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Alonso SANLUIS played a prominent role in the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands. He was a military commander who led expeditions to the islands and contributed to the eventual colonization of the region by Spain.

During the 16th century, the SANLUIS surname gained further prominence with the birth of Diego SANLUIS (1520-1589), a renowned Spanish explorer and navigator. He was involved in several expeditions to the Americas and was instrumental in mapping and charting new territories for the Spanish crown.

Another notable individual with the SANLUIS surname was María SANLUIS (1675-1742), a Spanish poet and playwright who gained recognition for her literary works during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Her plays and poems were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural heritage of Spain.

In the 18th century, the SANLUIS surname appeared in the records of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One such individual was Pedro SANLUIS (1722-1796), a Spanish colonist who settled in present-day Mexico and played a role in the establishment of new settlements and the development of the region.

Throughout its history, the SANLUIS surname has been associated with various professions, including military personnel, explorers, writers, and colonists. While the exact origin of the name remains uncertain, its connection to the place name "San Luis" and its prevalence in areas with strong Catholic influence suggest a rich historical background deeply rooted in Spanish culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanluis

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

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

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