Explore the Family Name Sanudo
The meaning of Sanudo
Spanish (Sañudo): nickname from sañudo, an old word meaning ‘furious’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sanudo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sanudo has seen a significant increase over the course of a decade. In 2000, Sanudo ranked 78,326 in popularity with a count of 227, which is approximately 0.08 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had improved to 64,891 with an increased count of 306, or about 0.1 per 100,000. This change denotes an increase in popularity by 17.15% and a 34.8% rise in the number of people bearing the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #64,891 | 17.15% |
| Count | 227 | 306 | 34.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sanudo
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sanudo identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 88.99% of Sanudos identified as Hispanic, and this percentage increased slightly to 93.46% by 2010. There was also a small percentage (9.69% in 2000 and 5.23% in 2010) who identified as white. There were no recorded instances of Sanudos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.99% | 93.46% | 5.02% |
| White | 9.69% | 5.23% | -46.03% |
| 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% |