Explore the Family Name Santi
The meaning of Santi
1. Italian: from the personal name Santi, which is either a variant of Santo or a short form of the Christian devotional name Ognissanti, probably bestowed on a child born on All Saints’ Day. This surname (in any of the possible senses; see also 2 below) is also found in southern France and Corsica. 2. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Santo. Compare Santee and Santy. 3. In some cases also an Italianized form (translation into Italian) of Slovenian Svetina, a cognate of Svet. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alfredo, Marco, Aldo, Dario, Gino, Giovanni, Mario, Antonio, Caesar, Carlo, Dante, Domenica, Donato, Enrico, Gustavo. Spanish Luis, Jesus, Adriana, Andreina, Angel, Carlos, Cesar, Jose.
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How common is the last name Santi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Santi has seen a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 18,143 in 2000, it climbed to 17,864 by 2010, indicating a 1.54 percent change upwards. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 1,415 in 2000 to 1,566 in 2010, marking a rise of 10.67 percent. It's worth noting that the proportion per 100,000 individuals slightly rose by 1.92 percent during the same period, from 0.52 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,143 | #17,864 | 1.54% |
| Count | 1,415 | 1,566 | 10.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.53 | 1.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santi
The Decennial U.S. Census data for the same period indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Santi. While a majority of individuals identified as White (76.37 percent in 2010 down from 81.06 percent in 2000), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 13.85 percent in 2000 to 17.50 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a significant leap, from 1.91 percent in 2000 to 3.19 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a marginal increase, whereas the proportion of Black individuals remained almost the same. The number of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.06% | 76.37% | -5.79% |
| Hispanic | 13.85% | 17.5% | 26.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.91% | 3.19% | 67.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.6% | 8.11% |
| Black | 1.27% | 1.34% | 5.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | -100% |