Explore the Family Name Santamour
The meaning of Santamour
Altered form of French Saint-Amour (see St. Amour). History: Bearers of the surname Santamour are descendants of Pierre Payet dit Saint-Amour from France (see St. Amour).
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How common is the last name Santamour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Santamour experienced a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 112,365 to 118,185, a change of -5.18%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose by 1.38% during the same period, increasing from 145 to 147 people. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,365 | #118,185 | -5.18% |
| Count | 145 | 147 | 1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santamour
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Santamour identify as White, with an increase from 90.34% in 2000 to 91.84% in 2010. There was also a notable emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, rising to 4.76% in 2010 from none reported in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, dropped to 0% in 2010 compared to 5.52% in 2000. No significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black identities over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.34% | 91.84% | 1.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.52% | 0% | 0% |