Explore the Family Name San Juan
The meaning of San Juan
Spanish (also Sanjuan): habitational name from any of numerous places so named for a local shrine or church dedicated to Saint John (Spanish San Juan); see John. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Pedro, Francisco, Juan, Jesus, Carmelita, Jaime, Luis, Miguel, Roberto, Alfredo, Armando.
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How common is the last name San Juan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname San Juan has grown significantly between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 10,473 in terms of popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 7,825th position, an increase of roughly 25%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant increase of about 50%, growing from 2,812 in 2000 to 4,232 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people increased by approximately 37.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,473 | #7,825 | 25.28% |
| Count | 2,812 | 4,232 | 50.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 1.43 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name San Juan
Ethnicity distribution associated with the surname San Juan also shifted over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic identity group in both 2000 and 2010 was the Hispanic community, comprising 60.35% and 65.57% respectively, marking an increase of about 8.65%. The second-largest ethnicity identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, although its proportion decreased slightly from 29.73% to 27.29%. The proportions of those identifying as White, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also declined during this period. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped by approximately 38.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.35% | 65.57% | 8.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 29.73% | 27.29% | -8.21% |
| White | 6.37% | 5.06% | -20.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 1.51% | -38.37% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0.31% | -45.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.26% | -50.94% |