Explore the Family Name Del Santo
The meaning of Del Santo
Italian: literally ‘of or belonging to the holy one’ (see Santo), hence a name denoting the son, associate, or servant of a man bearing this nickname, which can have both literal or ironical connotations. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Cosimo, Giovanni, Goffredo, Lorenzo.
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How common is the last name Del Santo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Del Santo witnessed a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 46,944 in 2000, its popularity rank slipped to 47,614 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.43 percent. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 426 in 2000 to 445 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.46 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 6.25 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #47,614 | -1.43% |
| Count | 426 | 445 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Santo
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Del Santo, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, an overwhelming majority (95.77 percent) of those with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure declined slightly to 91.69 percent. The number of Del Santos identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 135.27 percent, rising from 2.58 percent in 2000 to 6.07 percent in 2010. Additionally, there was a 34.19 percent increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Del Santo surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 91.69% | -4.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 6.07% | 135.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.57% | 34.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |