Explore the Family Name Saintjohn
The meaning of Saintjohn
Altered form of English and American (of French origin) St. John.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saintjohn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Saintjohn maintained a relatively stable level of popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 90,652 in terms of popularity, with a total count of 189 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, while its rank slipped to 93,513, the total count increased slightly to 196, indicating a 3.7% change. Its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #93,513 | -3.16% |
| Count | 189 | 196 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saintjohn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Saintjohn also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, making up 84.66% in 2000 and 83.16% in 2010. The representation of Black individuals decreased by 22.87%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 12.62%. Interestingly, the 2010 census also recorded individuals who identified as belonging to two or more ethnicities, which was not present in 2000. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.66% | 83.16% | -1.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.61% | 0% |
| Black | 5.29% | 4.08% | -22.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.17% | 3.57% | 12.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 0% | 0% |