Explore the Family Name Louissaint
The meaning of Louissaint
Haitian: from French elements meaning ‘Saint Louis’; see Louis, compare St. Louis. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Cyr, Ermite, Ernst, Ghislaine, Islande, Jean-Claude, Laurette, Lucienne, Monique, Pierre, Renold, Sauveur.
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How common is the last name Louissaint in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Louissaint has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 21,958th in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 15,564th - a change of over 29%. The number of people with this surname also grew substantially during this period, from 1,101 in 2000 to 1,879 in 2010, representing an increase of more than 70%. The proportion of individuals named Louissaint per 100,000 people also saw a positive shift, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,958 | #15,564 | 29.12% |
| Count | 1,101 | 1,879 | 70.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.64 | 56.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Louissaint
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Louissaint also evolved during this ten-year period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest ethnicity group was Black at 85.56%, which increased to 93.67% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased notably from 10.35% in 2000 to 2.5% in 2010. There was a small decline in the Hispanic category, from 3.18% to 2.71% over the ten years. Notably, the White category saw an emergence in 2010, registering 0.64%, while no data for this group was recorded in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander category showed a decrease, going from 0.54% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged, with no significant presence in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.56% | 93.67% | 9.48% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 2.71% | -14.78% |
| Two or More Races | 10.35% | 2.5% | -75.85% |
| White | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |