Explore the Family Name Santello
The meaning of Santello
Italian (Veneto): from the personal name Santello, a pet form of Santo or Sante.
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How common is the last name Santello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Santello has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 71,143 in the year 2000, it fell to 86,314 by 2010, marking a 21.32% decline. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during this period, with a count of 256 in 2000 dropping to 216 in 2010, representing a 15.63% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k people also declined from 0.09 to 0.07, a drop of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #86,314 | -21.32% |
| Count | 256 | 216 | -15.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santello
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Santello identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 96.88% to 97.22%. There was a notable change within the Hispanic population, which decreased from 1.95% in 2000 to none in 2010. No significant presence was found in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 97.22% | 0.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |