Explore the Family Name Saintjean
The meaning of Saintjean
French and Haitian: variant of Saint-Jean (see St. Jean) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This form of the surname is very rare in France; it is more common in Haiti.
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How common is the last name Saintjean in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Saintjean has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 47,026th most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 30,339th position, marking a notable change of 35.48%. Additionally, the count of people with the Saintjean surname jumped from 425 to 771 during this same period, which is an increase of 81.41%. The proportion per 100k also went up from 0.16 to 0.26, representing a 62.5% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #30,339 | 35.48% |
| Count | 425 | 771 | 81.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.26 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saintjean
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the decade for the Saintjean surname. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 86.35% in 2000 to 92.35% in 2010 - a growth of around 7%. However, all other ethnic identities saw a decrease. Those identifying as White fell by approximately 51%, from 4.24% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of people with the Saintjean surname identifying as Hispanic dropped from 4% to 2.85% and those identifying as two or more races decreased by over half, from 3.76% to 1.69%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a slight representation at 1.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.35% | 92.35% | 6.95% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 2.85% | -28.75% |
| White | 4.24% | 2.08% | -50.94% |
| Two or More Races | 3.76% | 1.69% | -55.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |