Explore the Family Name San Antonio
The meaning of San Antonio
Spanish (also Sanantonio): habitational name from any of numerous places so named for a local shrine or church dedicated to Saint Anthony (Spanish San Antonio); see Anthony. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Sergio, Alejandro, Candido, Dominador, Homero, Renato, Rey, Zosimo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name San Antonio in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname San Antonio saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,058 in terms of popularity and increased to rank 38,948 by 2010, showing a change of 9.55 percent. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 473 in 2000 to 566 in 2010, marking an upswing of 19.66 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase from 0.18 to 0.19 during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #38,948 | 9.55% |
| Count | 473 | 566 | 19.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name San Antonio
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the San Antonio surname. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (50.32 percent), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (38.69 percent). However, by 2010, while these two ethnicities still comprised the majority, their percentages had slightly decreased to 46.29 percent for White and 35.69 percent for Asian/Pacific Islander. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 8.67 percent in 2000 to 15.90 percent in 2010. Those reporting as having two or more races represented a small fraction of the total, decreasing slightly from 2.11 percent in 2000 to 1.94 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.32% | 46.29% | -8.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 38.69% | 35.69% | -7.75% |
| Hispanic | 8.67% | 15.9% | 83.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 1.94% | -8.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |