Explore the Family Name Saintcyr
The meaning of Saintcyr
Altered form of French and Haitian Saint-Cyr (see St. Cyr).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saintcyr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saintcyr significantly increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 107,565th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 39,717th. This represents a significant positive change of approximately 63.08%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew substantially from 153 in 2000 to 553 in 2010, indicating an increase of about 261.44%. The proportion of people with the surname Saintcyr per 100k also rose from 0.06 to 0.19 during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,565 | #39,717 | 63.08% |
| Count | 153 | 553 | 261.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.19 | 216.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saintcyr
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Saintcyr shifted notably between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black and carrying the surname Saintcyr increased from 69.28% in 2000 to 82.46% in 2010, marking an increase of 19.02%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, rising from 3.27% to 6.51%. However, percentages for individuals identifying as White and those of Two or more races declined by 56.85% and 51.53% respectively. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.28% | 82.46% | 19.02% |
| White | 16.34% | 7.05% | -56.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 6.51% | 99.08% |
| Two or More Races | 7.84% | 3.8% | -51.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |