Explore the Family Name Santillano

The meaning of Santillano

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Santillán (see Santillan).

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Santillano in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Santillano has grown in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 32,302 in popularity among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 28,525, marking an increase of 11.69%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a significant rise from 672 in 2000 to 836 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 24.4%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also demonstrated a positive trend, increasing by 12% from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#32,302#28,52511.69%
Count67283624.4%
Proportion per 100k0.250.2812%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santillano

The ethnicity associated with the surname Santillano also presents intriguing shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority ethnicity for this surname remains Hispanic, which saw a minor increase of 1.49% from 91.22% in 2000 to 92.58% in 2010. The White ethnicity representation marginally decreased by 0.64% during this period. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander category witnessed a considerable decline of 24.58%, from 4.76% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the 'Two or more races', 'Black', and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' categories for this surname during this decade.

20002010Change
Hispanic91.22%92.58%1.49%
Asian/Pacific Islander4.76%3.59%-24.58%
White3.13%3.11%-0.64%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%