Explore the Family Name Sansouci
The meaning of Sansouci
French: from sans souci ‘without care, carefree’, used as a soldier’s name and perhaps also as a nickname for a lighthearted, carefree person. This surname is very rare in France, while in North America it is actually an altered form of the variant Sansoucy. History: In North America, this surname in most cases developed from a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Louis Bureau dit Sansoucy (see Bureau). Some characteristic forenames: French Aime, Normand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sansouci in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sansouci saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,676th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to the 69,579th position, indicating a change of -4.35%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 277 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, marking a 1.81% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #69,579 | -4.35% |
| Count | 277 | 282 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sansouci
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Sansouci surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.11% of those named Sansouci identified as White, slightly declining to 96.10% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation of Hispanic ethnicity observed some growth, rising from 1.81% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010, an increase of 17.68%. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 96.1% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.13% | 17.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |