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

Susana, 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 Susana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Susana in America

Susana is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Susana surname appeared 383 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 Susana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Susana 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 Susana

The surname "SUSANA" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Susanna," which means "lily" or "rose." The name gained popularity among Spanish Jews during the Middle Ages and later spread to other parts of Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SUSANA" can be found in the census records of Seville, Spain, from the late 15th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Susanna" or "Susana." It is possible that the name was brought to Spain by Sephardic Jews who had migrated from the Middle East.

In the 16th century, the surname "SUSANA" appeared in various historical documents and records across Spain and Portugal. For example, a merchant named Juan SUSANA was mentioned in a trade agreement between Seville and Lisbon in 1524.

The name "SUSANA" also has connections to place names in Spain. The town of Susana, located in the province of Almería, is believed to have been named after an individual with the surname.

One notable historical figure with the surname "SUSANA" was Francisco SUSANA (1590-1653), a Spanish painter and engraver who was active during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Another individual of note was María SUSANA (1628-1695), a Spanish nun and mystic who gained reputation for her spiritual writings and teachings. She founded a convent in Seville and was known for her charitable works.

In the 18th century, the surname "SUSANA" gained prominence in Latin America, particularly in regions that were part of the Spanish colonial empire. One example is José SUSANA (1721-1802), a Mexican architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Mexico City.

During the 19th century, the surname "SUSANA" spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas, as Spanish and Portuguese immigrants settled in new regions. One notable figure was Antonia SUSANA (1835-1901), a Cuban writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education.

Throughout its history, the surname "SUSANA" has maintained its connection to its Spanish and Hebrew roots, while also becoming more widespread across different cultures and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Susana

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

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

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