Explore the Family Name Senatus
The meaning of Senatus
Haitian (also Sénatus): variant of Sénat (see Senat 1), from Latin senatus ‘senate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Senatus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Senatus saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,024 in popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to 35,721—a rise of nearly 30%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 384 to 629, marking a substantial increase of 63.8%. When considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a 50% increase from 0.14 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #35,721 | 29.99% |
| Count | 384 | 629 | 63.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.21 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senatus
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Senatus. In 2000, 78.13% of individuals with this surname identified as Black, a figure that rose to 92.21% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities fell sharply from 15.36% to 3.66%. There was a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.43% to 2.38%, while those identifying as White appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.43%. The group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared completely in 2010 from its previous 1.3% in 2000. No individual with the surname Senatus identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.13% | 92.21% | 18.02% |
| Two or More Races | 15.36% | 3.66% | -76.17% |
| Hispanic | 4.43% | 2.38% | -46.28% |
| White | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |