Explore the Family Name Santella
The meaning of Santella
Italian: from the feminine form of Santello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Carmine, Dario, Dino, Gennaro, Gildo, Grazio, Guido, Lazzaro, Pasquale, Pietro.
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How common is the last name Santella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Santella has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 28584 to 28437, which is an improvement by 0.51%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Santella surname increased by 6.88% from 785 in 2000 to 839 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k population slightly declined by 3.45%, indicating that while more people carry the surname, it's not keeping pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,584 | #28,437 | 0.51% |
| Count | 785 | 839 | 6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santella
From an ethnicity perspective, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Santella from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 54.38%, and those recognizing themselves as part of two or more races saw an increase of 18.18%. On the other hand, individuals who identify as White saw a decrease of 9.40%. Notably, the Hispanic representation nearly doubled, with a significant rise of 120.45%. The percentages for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained constant at 0%, with no recorded change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.41% | 80.1% | -9.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.48% | 8.46% | 54.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 7.87% | 120.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 2.86% | 18.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |