Explore the Family Name Sante
The meaning of Sante
1. French (also Santé): probably a nickname for a healthy person, from French santé ‘good health’. 2. Galician, Asturian-Leonese, and Spanish (southwestern): habitational name from one of several places called Sante, in Galicia, Portugal, and Asturias, from a Visigothic personal name. This surname is also found in the Philippines. 3. German: from the female personal name Sente (from Latin Sancta; compare Saint). This may sometimes have been a reinterpreted derivative of an ancient Germanic personal name ending in -sind (-swind, -swinth). 4. Italian: from the personal name Sante (see Santo). 5. Probably also an Americanized form of Italian Santi. 6. Dutch (Van Sante): habitational name for someone from Xanten on the Lower Rhine. Some characteristic forenames: French Luc, Camille, Lucien. Spanish Alejandro, Anselmo, Carlos, Emilio, Jesusa, Jorge.
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How common is the last name Sante in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sante" saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,849th in terms of popularity and by 2010 had dropped to the 63,524th spot. This represents a decrease of approximately 9.81%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname also dipped slightly from 329 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, marking a 4.56% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also mirrored this trend, falling from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #63,524 | -9.81% |
| Count | 329 | 314 | -4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sante
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sante," the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a few shifts over the decade. While a majority of those with the surname identified as White (65.35% in 2000 and 61.78% in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black. The Asian/Pacific Islander group grew from 6.69% to 10.19%, a change of over 50%. Those identifying as Black nearly doubled, going from 2.74% in 2000 to 5.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 23.40% to 22.29%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.35% | 61.78% | -5.46% |
| Hispanic | 23.4% | 22.29% | -4.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.69% | 10.19% | 52.32% |
| Black | 2.74% | 5.41% | 97.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |