Explore the Family Name Santellan
The meaning of Santellan
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Santillán (see Santillan).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Santellan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Santellan has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,708th most popular surname in the United States with a total count of 465 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had slipped in rank to the 47,521st position with 446 people carrying the name, marking a decline of 4.09%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #47,521 | -8.72% |
| Count | 465 | 446 | -4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santellan
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Santellan identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 88.60% of Santellans were Hispanic, a figure that rose slightly to 90.58% in 2010. The number of Santellans identifying as White declined from 10.11% in 2000 to 8.52% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Santellans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.6% | 90.58% | 2.23% |
| White | 10.11% | 8.52% | -15.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |