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

Santalla, 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 Santalla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santalla in America

Santalla is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santalla surname appeared 147 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 Santalla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santalla 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 Santalla

The surname Santalla has its origins in Spain, specifically in the northern region of Galicia. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Galician word "santa" meaning "saint" and "talla" meaning "wooded area" or "grove." Together, the name suggests a connection to a wooded area or grove dedicated to a saint.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Santalla can be found in a medieval document from the year 1237, where it appears as "Sancta Talla." This document mentions a land grant in the area of Betanzos, near the city of A Coruña in Galicia. It is likely that the name originated as a place name referring to a specific location, before becoming a surname adopted by families living in or near that area.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de Santalla was mentioned in historical records as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Santiago de Compostela. He was involved in trade and commerce within the region and is believed to have contributed to the growth and development of the city during that time period.

Another early example of the name Santalla can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition from the 16th century. A certain Pedro de Santalla was documented as a victim of the Inquisition, persecuted for his religious beliefs. This provides insight into the presence of the name during that turbulent period in Spanish history.

In the 17th century, a woman named María de Santalla gained recognition as a skilled weaver and embroiderer. Her works were highly sought after by the nobility and clergy of the time, and she is considered one of the notable artisans from the region during that era.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure named Rodrigo Santalla y Fernández served as a military commander and played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands. His exploits and leadership during the campaigns were well-documented and contributed to the expansion of Spanish influence in the region.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Santalla. While the name originated in the northern region of Galicia, it eventually spread to other parts of Spain and even to Spanish colonies in the Americas due to migration and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santalla

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

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

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