Explore the Family Name Santerre
The meaning of Santerre
French: habitational name from a region in Picardy, located to the southeast of the Somme river, named with Latin sana terra ‘healthy, wholesome land’, and perhaps also from Le Santerre, the name of several places in the northern part of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Ovila, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Santerre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Santerre saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Santerre ranked 31,658 among all surnames in terms of prevalence, but it dipped to 32,031 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.18%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Santerre surname increased from 690 to 720 during the same period, indicating a growth of 4.35%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals named Santerre per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #32,031 | -1.18% |
| Count | 690 | 720 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santerre
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides an interesting insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Santerre. Most individuals with this surname identify as White, with 93.77% in 2000 and 92.36% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black showed a modest increase from 3.04% to 3.33% over the decade. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 1.74% to 1.94%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.01% to 1.53%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Santerre identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 92.36% | -1.5% |
| Black | 3.04% | 3.33% | 9.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.94% | 11.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.53% | 51.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |