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

Susanto, 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 Susanto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Susanto in America

Susanto is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Susanto surname appeared 342 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 Susanto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Susanto 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 Susanto

The surname Susanto originates from Indonesia, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "su," meaning "good," and "anta," meaning "the end" or "goal." This combination suggests the name's meaning as "having a good goal" or "achieving something good."

The earliest recorded instances of the Susanto surname can be found in historical records from the Javanese kingdoms of Mataram and Majapahit. These ancient manuscripts mention individuals bearing the name, indicating its use among the nobility and elite classes during that era.

One notable historical reference is the 17th-century Javanese manuscript "Babad Tanah Jawi," which chronicles the history of Java. This text mentions a prominent figure named Kyai Susanto, who was a revered religious leader and advisor to the rulers of the Mataram Sultanate.

During the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia, the name Susanto was also found in official records and documents maintained by the colonial administration. This suggests that the name had gained popularity and recognition across various regions of the archipelago.

Among the earliest known individuals with the Susanto surname is Raden Mas Susanto, a Javanese nobleman born in 1765. He was a respected advisor to the Sultan of Yogyakarta and played a crucial role in mediating disputes between the sultanate and the Dutch East India Company.

Another notable figure was Kyai Haji Susanto (1825-1895), a prominent Islamic scholar and religious leader from Central Java. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his efforts in spreading Islamic education throughout the region.

In the 20th century, the name Susanto gained further prominence with individuals like Susanto Pudjomartono (1904-1993), a pioneering Indonesian artist and painter who played a significant role in the development of modern Indonesian art.

Susanto Tirtoprojo (1929-2005) was another influential figure, serving as the Governor of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta from 1982 to 1987. He is remembered for his contributions to the development and modernization of the city.

One of the most famous individuals with the Susanto surname is Susanto Ardijo (born 1952), a renowned Indonesian businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of the Ardjuna Group, a leading conglomerate with diverse business interests.

Throughout its history, the surname Susanto has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, religious leaders, artists, politicians, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Indonesia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Susanto

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

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

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