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

Sanzón, 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 Sanzón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanzón in America

Sanzón is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanzón surname appeared 134 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 Sanzón.

The history of the last name Sanzón

The surname SANZON has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sanzio," which means "without fault" or "flawless." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone who was considered virtuous or blameless.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANZON surname can be found in the archives of the town of Assisi, where a certain Giacomo Sanzon was mentioned in a document from 1387. This document referred to a land transaction involving Giacomo and his family.

During the Renaissance period, the SANZON name gained prominence in the city of Urbino, located in the Marche region of central Italy. In the early 16th century, a notable figure named Raffaello Sanzio, better known as the renowned artist Raphael, was born in Urbino in 1483. Although his surname was slightly different, it is speculated that the SANZON name may have originated from a similar root.

Another historical figure who bore the SANZON surname was Giovanni Battista Sanzon, a Venetian painter who lived from 1554 to 1636. He was known for his religious paintings, many of which can still be found adorning churches in and around Venice.

In the 18th century, a prominent Italian mathematician and astronomer named Gian Domenico Sanzon made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He was born in Padua in 1703 and passed away in 1768, leaving behind a legacy of scientific advancements.

Towards the latter half of the 19th century, the SANZON name found its way to the United States through Italian immigration. One notable individual was Antonio Sanzon, a stonemason who arrived in New York City in the 1870s and played a crucial role in the construction of several iconic buildings, including the old Pennsylvania Station.

Throughout its history, the SANZON surname has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Sanzona, a small village in the province of Vicenza, and Sanzone, a hamlet located in the municipality of Cingoli, in the Marche region. These place names may have contributed to the evolution and variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanzón

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

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 Sanzón 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.

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

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