Explore the Family Name Santalucia
The meaning of Santalucia
Italian (mainly southern): habitational name from any of numerous places called Santa Lucia, from the dedication of their churches to Saint Lucy (see Lucia), notably Santa Lucia del Mela (Messina, Sicily), Santa Lucia di Serino (Avellino), and Santa Lucia di Piave (Treviso). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Gaetano, Pasquale, Antonio, Enzo.
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How common is the last name Santalucia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Santalucia has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,654th most popular name in the United States and had a count of 418 individuals carrying it. By 2010, its rank dropped to 50,564 with a total count of 413, marking a decrease of 1.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.15 to 0.14 during this period, reflecting a change of -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #50,564 | -6.11% |
| Count | 418 | 413 | -1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santalucia
The ethnic distribution of the Santalucia surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as white, accounting for 93.78% of all Santalucias in 2000 and 89.59% in 2010—a 4.47% decrease. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased by 38.02%, climbing from 2.63% to 3.63%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Santalucias identifying as Black showed a minor increase of 1.57%, moving from 1.91% to 1.94%. Interestingly, the census reported that by 2010, there were no individuals with the Santalucia surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races at 3.87%. This data is derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, which provides insights into the diversity of ethnic identities associated with the Santalucia surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 89.59% | -4.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 3.63% | 38.02% |
| Black | 1.91% | 1.94% | 1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |