Explore the Family Name Sansoucy
The meaning of Sansoucy
French: variant of Sansouci. This surname is rare in France. History: In North America, this surname was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by several 17th and 18th-century French Canadians, including Louis Bureau dit Sansoucy (see Bureau), whose descendants actually bear altered forms of the name, Sansouci and Sansoucie. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Andre, Monique, Reynald, Simonne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sansoucy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sansoucy has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 77,472nd most popular, but by 2010, it fell to 83,834th place, marking an 8.21% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also diminished slightly from 230 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, a dip of 2.61%. Consequently, the proportion of those with the surname Sansoucy per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #83,834 | -8.21% |
| Count | 230 | 224 | -2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sansoucy
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the last name Sansoucy identify as White. This group constituted 97.39% in 2000 and marginally decreased to 95.98% in 2010, a change of -1.45%. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 95.98% | -1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |