Explore the Family Name De Santos
The meaning of De Santos
Spanish: habitational name, formed with the preposition de ‘from’, for someone from any of the places called Los Santos, as for example Los Santos de Maimona in Badajoz province. See also Santos. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Albino, Alvaro, Ana, Armando, Avelardo, Carlos, Eduardo, Elena, Emilia, Fernando.
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How common is the last name De Santos in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Santos has been gradually increasing over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 25,825 in popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to 23,737, a growth of 8.09%. The actual count of individuals with the De Santos surname also rose from 895 in 2000 to 1,066 in 2010, representing an increase of 19.11%. The proportion of the De Santos surname per 100,000 people rose slightly from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010, an increase of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,825 | #23,737 | 8.09% |
| Count | 895 | 1,066 | 19.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.36 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Santos
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those with the De Santos surname. In 2000, the largest ethnic identity group was Hispanic, accounting for 71.51% of the population. This percentage rose to 76.64% by 2010, indicating an increase of 7.17%. On the other hand, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Whites decreased by 16.04% and 14.29%, respectively. There was also a significant decrease in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, which fell from 4.13% to 1.78%. Meanwhile, Black representation increased to 3.28% in 2010 from no recorded percentage in 2000, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also emerged at 0.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.51% | 76.64% | 7.17% |
| White | 16.09% | 13.79% | -14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.8% | 4.03% | -16.04% |
| Black | 0% | 3.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.13% | 1.78% | -56.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |