Explore the Family Name De Sanctis
The meaning of De Sanctis
Italian: variant of De Santis, from a Latinized form of the personal name Santo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Dino, Angelo, Gildo, Julio, Nicola, Amedeo, Carmine, Eugenio, Francesca, Gaetano, Giovanni, Italo. Spanish Alfonsina, Carlos, Fernando, Graciela, Juan.
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How common is the last name De Sanctis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Sanctis has seen an increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,038, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 31,150, a change of approximately 8.48%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period. There were 631 individuals named De Sanctis in 2000 and this number increased to 745 in 2010, an increase of 18.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,038 | #31,150 | 8.48% |
| Count | 631 | 745 | 18.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.25 | 8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Sanctis
Ethnicity-wise, the majority of the De Sanctis population identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade, dropping from 94.61% to 90.87%. The Hispanic percentage, meanwhile, saw a significant increase from 3.80% to 6.04%. In 2010, new ethnic identities of De Sanctis were recorded as well. A small proportion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.81%) and Two or More Races (1.61%). No individuals with the De Sanctis surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 90.87% | -3.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 6.04% | 58.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |