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

Sumano, 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 Sumano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sumano in America

Sumano is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sumano surname appeared 446 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 Sumano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sumano 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 Sumano

The surname Sumano is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, where it was likely derived from the Arabic word "sumana," meaning "fasting" or "abstinence." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who practiced religious fasting or asceticism.

One of the earliest documented references to the Sumano name can be found in the baptismal records of the Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor in Ronda, Spain, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention several individuals with the surname Sumano, indicating that the name was already established in the area during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Sumano name began to spread beyond the boundaries of Andalusia. Historical records from the Archivo Histórico Nacional in Madrid show that a family bearing this surname settled in the Canary Islands, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants.

One notable figure from this era was Diego Sumano y Rendón (1625-1698), a wealthy landowner and politician who served as the mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from 1678 to 1681. His legacy can be traced through various historical documents and property records from the time.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Sumano name also found its way to the Americas. In the 18th century, a branch of the Sumano family settled in the viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico). One of their descendants, Juana Sumano (1745-1819), became a renowned philanthropist and benefactor of the Convent of San Jerónimo in Mexico City.

Moving into the 19th century, the Sumano surname gained prominence in the field of literature. Ignacio Sumano (1817-1892), a celebrated Mexican poet and journalist, was a prominent figure in the Romantic literary movement of his time. His works, including the poetry collection "Flores de Otoño" (Autumn Flowers), are considered significant contributions to Mexican cultural heritage.

Another notable individual with the Sumano surname was María Sumano (1876-1948), a Spanish painter and sculptor. Born in Seville, she was a pioneering figure in the Andalusian art scene and is renowned for her vibrant depictions of traditional Spanish life and culture.

Throughout its history, the Sumano surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from landowners and politicians to artists and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to the Arabic-influenced regions of southern Spain, the name has since spread across continents, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of multiple nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sumano

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

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

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