Explore the Family Name Santiesteban
The meaning of Santiesteban
Spanish: variant of Santisteban. This surname is most common in Cuba and Mexico. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Pedro, Arturo, Enrique, Jesus, Jorge, Mario, Raul, Ricardo, Roberto, Adan.
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How common is the last name Santiesteban in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Santiesteban has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,471 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to the rank of 19,189, marking an increase of 21.58%. During this same period, the count of individuals bearing the surname Santiesteban rose from 958 to 1,415, a remarkable rise of 47.7%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also increased by 33.33%, from 0.36 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,471 | #19,189 | 21.58% |
| Count | 958 | 1,415 | 47.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.48 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santiesteban
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Santiesteban. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, making up 94.68% and 94.06% of the population respectively, with a minor decrease of 0.65% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 4.80% in 2000 to 5.30% in 2010, a change of 10.42%. Interestingly, the data from 2010 showed that some individuals with the surname Santiesteban identified as Black, which wasn't the case in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.68% | 94.06% | -0.65% |
| White | 4.8% | 5.3% | 10.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |