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

Saranthus, 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 Saranthus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saranthus in America

Saranthus is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saranthus surname appeared 107 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 Saranthus.

The history of the last name Saranthus

The surname Saranthus is believed to have originated in the region of ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BC. The name is derived from the Greek words "sarantos," which means "lizard," and "anthos," meaning "flower." This combination suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near an area abundant with lizards and wildflowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saranthus can be found in a collection of ancient Greek manuscripts from the island of Crete, where a nobleman named Saranthus Philoxenos was mentioned as a prominent figure in the local community during the 3rd century BC.

In the 1st century AD, a Roman historian named Saranthus Cassius wrote a detailed account of the Gallic Wars, providing valuable insights into the military campaigns of Julius Caesar. Unfortunately, his work has been lost to time, but references to it can be found in later historical texts.

During the Byzantine era, a scholar and philosopher named Saranthus Theophrastus gained recognition for his contributions to the field of natural sciences. Born in 890 AD in Constantinople, he is credited with writing several treatises on botany and the classification of plants.

In the 12th century, a renowned architect named Saranthus Konstantinos was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and monasteries in the Greek regions of Thessaly and Epirus. His most notable work was the Monastery of Nea Moni on the island of Chios, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The name Saranthus also appeared in the annals of the Venetian Republic, where a wealthy merchant named Saranthus Marcello was known for his extensive trade network throughout the Mediterranean in the 15th century. His family's influence and wealth allowed them to establish a prominent presence in the city of Venice, where they were patrons of the arts and supported numerous cultural initiatives.

While the surname Saranthus may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and linguistic origins serve as a testament to the cultural diversity and dynamic nature of names throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saranthus

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

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

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