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

Sustayta, 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 Sustayta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sustayta in America

Sustayta is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sustayta surname appeared 105 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 Sustayta.

The history of the last name Sustayta

The surname SUSTAYTA is believed to have originated in the region of Navarre, Spain during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Basque language, where "susta" means "fire" or "spark," and the suffix "-eta" denotes a place or location. Thus, SUSTAYTA likely referred to a dwelling or settlement near a place associated with fire or burning activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SUSTAYTA surname dates back to the 14th century in the archives of the Navarrese Kingdom. A document from 1387 mentions a certain Pedro de SUSTAYTA, a landowner in the village of Olite. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

During the 15th century, the SUSTAYTA surname appears in various municipal records and tax rolls across northern Spain, particularly in the regions of Navarre, Basque Country, and parts of Aragon. Notable individuals from this era include Juan de SUSTAYTA, a merchant from Pamplona who traveled extensively throughout Europe in the 1460s.

As the centuries progressed, members of the SUSTAYTA family dispersed across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, with Pedro SUSTAYTA being one of the early settlers in present-day Mexico.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure was Catalina de SUSTAYTA, a nun and educator who established several schools for girls in Seville, Spain. Her legacy contributed to the advancement of women's education during that period.

The 18th century saw the birth of Miguel de SUSTAYTA (1712-1786), a renowned artist and sculptor from Madrid, whose works adorned many churches and public buildings across Spain.

As the centuries passed, the SUSTAYTA surname continued to spread across Europe and the Americas, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. One such figure was Andrés SUSTAYTA (1845-1923), a prominent Chilean politician and lawyer who served as a senator and played a significant role in shaping the country's legal system.

Throughout its long history, the surname SUSTAYTA has maintained its roots in the Basque region of Spain, while also extending its reach to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sustayta

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

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 Sustayta 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.

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

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