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

Senatus, 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 Senatus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Senatus in America

Senatus is the 35721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senatus surname appeared 629 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 Senatus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Senatus 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 Senatus

The surname Senatus originated in ancient Rome, where it was derived from the Latin word "senatus," meaning "senate" or "council of elders." The name likely referred to someone who held a position in the Roman Senate or was associated with the governing body in some way.

In the early centuries of the Roman Empire, the name Senatus appeared in various historical records and inscriptions, particularly those related to government affairs and official documents. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the earliest recorded examples due to the vast expanse of the Roman Empire and the age of these records.

As the Roman Empire expanded, the name Senatus spread to various regions, including parts of modern-day Italy, France, and Spain. Over time, the name underwent some variations in spelling, such as Senato, Senat, and Senade, reflecting the linguistic influences of the regions where it was adopted.

One notable figure in history who bore the name Senatus was Marcus Atilius Senatus, a Roman senator and consul who lived in the 2nd century BC. He was known for his involvement in the Roman-Carthaginian wars and his diplomatic efforts.

Another individual with the surname Senatus was Lucius Cornelius Senatus, a Roman politician and orator from the 1st century BC. He was known for his oratory skills and his involvement in the political upheavals of the late Roman Republic.

In the Middle Ages, the name Senatus appeared in various records and documents across Europe. For instance, a nobleman named Robertus Senatus was mentioned in a charter from the 12th century in what is now northern France.

During the Renaissance period, the Senatus family was prominent in Italy, particularly in the city of Florence. One notable member was Girolamo Senatus, a 15th-century humanist scholar and philosopher who contributed to the intellectual and cultural revival of the time.

In the 16th century, Johannes Senatus, a German scholar and theologian, made significant contributions to the Protestant Reformation. He was known for his writings and his involvement in the religious debates of the era.

While the surname Senatus has its roots in ancient Rome, it has persisted throughout history and can be found in various regions, reflecting the spread and influence of Roman culture and the enduring legacy of the name's original meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Senatus

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

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

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