Explore the Family Name Saintfleur
The meaning of Saintfleur
Altered form of Haitian Saint-Fleur (see St. Fleur).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saintfleur in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Saintfleur has seen a notable rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,895 out of all surnames in the US, but by 2010, it had risen to the 26,932nd rank—a significant increase of 40.01%. During this period, the number of individuals bearing the Saintfleur surname doubled from 450 to 901, marking an increase of 100.22%. Furthermore, the proportion of Saintfleurs per 100k people increased by 82.35%, moving from 0.17 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #26,932 | 40.01% |
| Count | 450 | 901 | 100.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.31 | 82.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saintfleur
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Saintfleur also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, roughly 90% of Saintfleurs identified as Black, but this figure increased to 96.89% by 2010. The representation of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 6.89% to 1.22% during the same period. There was also a slight reduction in the percentage of Hispanic Saintfleurs, dropping from 2% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. The surname saw no representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Whites, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90% | 96.89% | 7.66% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 1.44% | -28% |
| Two or More Races | 6.89% | 1.22% | -82.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |