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

Santellanes, 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 Santellanes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santellanes in America

Santellanes is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santellanes surname appeared 122 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 Santellanes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santellanes 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 Santellanes

The surname Santellanes has its roots in Spain, originating from the Castilian Spanish language. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th century, when surnames were becoming more widespread among the general population.

Santellanes is likely derived from a place name, which was a common practice during that time. It may have originated from a town or village called Santellanes, located in the northern region of Spain, near the present-day province of Asturias. The name itself could be a combination of the Latin word "sanctus," meaning holy or sacred, and a personal name or geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Santellanes surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Castile, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears in various historical documents, such as land records, tax rolls, and court proceedings, indicating its presence and significance among the Spanish nobility and landed gentry.

In the 16th century, during the height of Spanish exploration and colonization, the Santellanes surname began to spread beyond the borders of Spain. It is likely that individuals bearing this surname accompanied Spanish expeditions to the Americas, contributing to the dissemination of the name across the New World colonies.

Notable individuals with the Santellanes surname throughout history include:

1. Rodrigo de Santellanes (c. 1460-1530), a Spanish military commander who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés.
2. Juana de Santellanes (c. 1520-1590), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner in the Viceroyalty of Peru.
3. Pedro de Santellanes (c. 1570-1640), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied expeditions to the Philippines and the Spice Islands.
4. Antonio de Santellanes (c. 1630-1690), a Spanish priest and missionary who established missions in present-day Texas and New Mexico.
5. María de Santellanes (c. 1720-1790), a prominent figure in the cultural and literary circles of colonial Mexico, known for her poetry and patronage of the arts.

Over the centuries, the Santellanes surname has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Santellán, Santillán, and Santillanes, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the Spanish language. Additionally, the name has been associated with several place names, including the town of Santellanes in Asturias, as well as locations in Mexico and other parts of Latin America where Spanish colonists settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santellanes

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

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

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