Explore the Family Name Saintfort
The meaning of Saintfort
Altered form of Haitian Saint-Fort (see St. Fort).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saintfort in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saintfort has seen a remarkable increase in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, Saintfort ranked 80,216th among surnames in the United States and had been adopted by 220 individuals. By 2010, the surname had jumped to the 43,369th spot with a total count of 498, marking an impressive growth of 126.36%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents doubled from 0.08 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #43,369 | 45.93% |
| Count | 220 | 498 | 126.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.17 | 112.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saintfort
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Saintfort also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Black individuals with the surname rose from 85.00% to 93.37%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic dropped from 6.82% to 2.81%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also decreased from 5.91% to 1.61%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (1.61%) of individuals with the surname identified as White, a category that didn't see any representation in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85% | 93.37% | 9.85% |
| Hispanic | 6.82% | 2.81% | -58.8% |
| Two or More Races | 5.91% | 1.61% | -72.76% |
| White | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |