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

Sutanto, 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 Sutanto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sutanto in America

Sutanto is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sutanto surname appeared 216 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 Sutanto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sutanto 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 Sutanto

The surname SUTANTO originated in Indonesia, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Old Javanese words "suta" meaning "child" and "anto" meaning "to follow or obey." The name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were known for their obedience and loyalty, particularly to their parents or elders.

During the Majapahit Empire, which ruled over much of the Indonesian archipelago from the late 13th to the 16th century, the SUTANTO name appeared in several inscriptions and manuscripts. These records often mentioned individuals bearing this surname in positions of authority or as members of noble families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SUTANTO name can be found in the Nagarakertagama, a 14th-century Old Javanese narrative poem written by Mpu Prapanca. The poem mentions a warrior named Sutanto who fought valiantly in the service of the Majapahit king Hayam Wuruk.

In the 16th century, the SUTANTO name was also associated with a prominent Javanese family that held significant influence in the Demak Sultanate. This Islamic kingdom played a crucial role in the spread of Islam across Java and other parts of the Indonesian archipelago.

During the Dutch colonial period in the 17th to 20th centuries, several notable individuals bore the SUTANTO surname. One such person was Raden Mas Sutanto (1800-1875), a Javanese nobleman and poet who served as a regent in the Yogyakarta Sultanate.

Another prominent figure was Mas Ngabehi Sutanto (1850-1920), a influential Javanese aristocrat and landowner who played a significant role in the Ethical Policy period of the Dutch East Indies government.

In the early 20th century, Kartini Sutanto (1879-1904) was a prominent Javanese pioneer in the emancipation of women in Indonesia. Her letters, published posthumously, shed light on the struggles and aspirations of Javanese women during the colonial era.

As Indonesia gained independence in the mid-20th century, the SUTANTO name continued to be associated with influential figures. One such individual was Sumartono Sutanto (1920-2001), a prominent Indonesian diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Despite its long history and association with notable individuals, the SUTANTO surname remains relatively uncommon outside of Indonesia, particularly in comparison to other Indonesian surnames with more widespread recognition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sutanto

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

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

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