Explore the Family Name Saintvil
The meaning of Saintvil
Altered form of Haitian Saint-Vil (see St. Vil).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saintvil in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saintvil has seen an increase in popularity in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 43,290 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had risen to 34,668—a change of nearly 20%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 38.72%, from 470 people in 2000 to 652 in 2010. This resulted in a proportion increase per 100,000 people from 0.17 to 0.22, indicating that the surname was becoming more widespread.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #34,668 | 19.92% |
| Count | 470 | 652 | 38.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.22 | 29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saintvil
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Saintvil. The largest group identifying with this surname is the Black community, which saw an increase from 91.91% in 2000 to 95.40% in 2010. There's also a small percentage of the Saintvil population identifying as Hispanic in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000. However, the percentage identifying with two or more races decreased significantly, from 7.02% in 2000 to just 2.45% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, or American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.91% | 95.4% | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 7.02% | 2.45% | -65.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |