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

Santes, 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 Santes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santes in America

Santes is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santes surname appeared 341 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 Santes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santes 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 Santes

The surname SANTES has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish term "santos," meaning "saints," which was likely used as a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone's devout religious beliefs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANTES surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain during the 13th century. In 1268, a document mentions a certain "Pere Santes," who was a landowner in the town of Montblanc.

The SANTES name appears to have spread throughout Spain in the following centuries, with various spellings emerging, such as Santés, Santez, and Santis. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the evolving nature of language over time.

During the 15th century, the SANTES surname gained prominence with the birth of Juan Santes (1435-1498), a renowned Spanish painter from the city of Valencia. His works, particularly religious paintings and altarpieces, adorned numerous churches and cathedrals across Spain.

Another notable individual with the SANTES surname was María Santes (1560-1635), a Spanish nun and mystic who lived in Seville. She was known for her spiritual writings and was revered for her piety and devotion to the Catholic faith.

In the 17th century, a branch of the SANTES family settled in the region of Extremadura, where they became influential landowners and agriculturists. One prominent member was Álvaro Santes (1625-1701), who was instrumental in establishing a successful wine-making tradition in the area.

The 18th century saw the birth of Diego Santes (1745-1823), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the SANTES name spread across Spain, it also found its way to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In the 19th century, a notable figure was Antonio Santes (1820-1892), a Cuban-born writer and poet who was part of the literary movement known as the "Cuban Renaissance."

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the SANTES surname throughout history, but the name's legacy continues to this day, reflecting its deep roots in Spanish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santes

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

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

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