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

Sanon, 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 Sanon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanon in America

Sanon is the 10822nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanon surname appeared 2,943 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 Sanon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanon 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 Sanon

The surname SANON originates from Haiti and is believed to have derived from the French surname Sanon, which itself has origins in the Latin word "sanus" meaning "healthy" or "sound." The name is thought to have been introduced to Haiti during the French colonial period, which lasted from the 17th to the early 19th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANON surname can be found in the records of the French colonial administration in Haiti, dating back to the late 18th century. During this period, the name was often associated with families of mixed French and African descent, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that shaped Haitian society.

The SANON surname has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One such individual was Pierre SANON, a prominent Haitian poet and writer who lived from 1916 to 2008. His work explored themes of national identity, social justice, and the experiences of the Haitian diaspora.

Another significant figure with the SANON surname was Marie-Thérèse SANON, a Haitian human rights activist and feminist who played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and social reforms in the country during the latter half of the 20th century.

In the realm of politics, Jean-Claude SANON served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Haiti from 2004 to 2005, during a period of political upheaval and transition in the country.

The SANON name has also been carried by individuals in other fields, such as the Haitian-American actor and filmmaker Régine SANON, who has appeared in various television shows and independent films throughout her career.

One of the earliest recorded instances of a place name associated with the SANON surname is the town of Sanon in the Artibonite region of Haiti. This small community likely played a role in the dissemination of the name throughout the country.

While the SANON surname is most prevalent in Haiti and among the Haitian diaspora, it has also been found in other parts of the world, reflecting the global migration patterns of Haitian families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanon

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

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

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