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

Sansores, 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 Sansores surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sansores in America

Sansores is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sansores surname appeared 175 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 Sansores.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sansores 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 Sansores

The surname Sansores originates from Spain, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. Derived from the Spanish phrase "sin sores," meaning "without noise" or "without disturbance," the name likely referred to a quiet or peaceful person or place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sansores can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, Spain, where a family with this name resided in the early 1600s. Interestingly, a variant spelling, "Sansores de Montoya," appears in a historical document from the same period, suggesting a connection with the town of Montoya.

The name Sansores gained prominence in the late 17th century when Juan Sansores, a renowned Spanish military commander, led a successful campaign against the Moors in the region of Andalusia. Born in 1648 in Seville, Juan Sansores was celebrated for his tactical prowess and bravery on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the Sansores family expanded their influence to the Americas, particularly in the region of Yucatán, Mexico. Historical records from this time mention a wealthy landowner named Miguel Sansores, who owned vast haciendas (plantations) and played a significant role in the local economy.

Another notable figure with the surname Sansores was María Sansores, a prominent artist and painter from Mérida, Yucatán, who lived in the late 19th century. Her vibrant depictions of Mayan culture and landscapes earned her widespread recognition during her lifetime, and her works are now preserved in various museums in Mexico and abroad.

Toward the end of the 19th century, the surname Sansores gained international recognition when Enrique Sansores, a Mexican diplomat, served as his country's ambassador to several European nations, including Spain and France. Born in 1842 in Campeche, Enrique Sansores was instrumental in strengthening diplomatic ties between Mexico and its European counterparts.

Throughout its history, the surname Sansores has maintained a presence in various regions of Spain, Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including military, arts, politics, and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sansores

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

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

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