Explore the Family Name Santes
The meaning of Santes
Catalan (Valencia): nickname from a derivative of santer ‘excessively devoted to the saints’. This surname is most common in Mexico.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Santes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Santes has significantly increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 120,330th in terms of commonality while by 2010, the rank improved to 59,324th. This is a relative change by approximately 50.7%. The number of people carrying the Santes surname also saw a significant rise in this period, jumping from 133 to 341 individuals—a notable increase of 156.39%. The proportion per 100,000 people also doubled, moving from 0.05 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,330 | #59,324 | 50.7% |
| Count | 133 | 341 | 156.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.12 | 140% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santes
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Santes, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there has been some shift over the decade from 2000 to 2010. A large majority of individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic, making up 88.72% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 89.74% in 2010. The White proportion dropped from 7.52% to 4.11%, while the Black proportion emerged at 2.05% in 2010. Also, an Asian/Pacific Islander representation appeared in 2010, accounting for 3.81% of individuals with this surname. The categories of American Indian and Alaskan Native along with those identifying as two or more races remained consistent with no representation over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.72% | 89.74% | 1.15% |
| White | 7.52% | 4.11% | -45.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |