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

Senat, 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 Senat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Senat in America

Senat is the 29309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senat surname appeared 807 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 Senat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Senat 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 Senat

The surname SENAT is of French origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "senat," which translates to "council" or "senate." This name was likely given to individuals who held positions of authority or who were members of governing councils or senates during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SENAT surname can be found in the town of Marseille, France, where a man named Pierre SENAT was documented in the 14th century. The name also appeared in other regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany, during the 15th and 16th centuries.

In terms of historical references, the SENAT surname was mentioned in various legal documents and town records throughout France. For instance, a man named Jean SENAT was listed as a landowner in the village of Montpellier in the late 16th century.

One notable individual with the SENAT surname was Marie-Guillaume SENAT, a French playwright and author who lived from 1747 to 1819. He is best known for his works "La Coquette Corrigée" and "Le Réveil d'Épiménide."

Another prominent figure was Armand SENAT, a French politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for a brief period in the late 18th century. He was born in 1742 and played a significant role in the negotiations during the French Revolutionary period.

In the realm of science, the name SENAT is associated with Louis SENAT, a French chemist and professor who lived from 1879 to 1949. He made significant contributions to the study of organic chemistry and authored several influential publications in his field.

Moving to the arts, René SENAT was a French painter and sculptor active in the early 20th century. Born in 1888, he is known for his impressionistic landscapes and portraits, many of which are displayed in renowned galleries across France.

Finally, the name SENAT also has connections to the military, with Émile SENAT being a highly decorated French general during World War I. He served with distinction in several major battles and was awarded the prestigious Legion of Honor for his bravery and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Senat

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

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

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