Explore the Family Name Santillo
The meaning of Santillo
Italian: from the personal name Santillo, a pet form of Santo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Carmine, Gennaro, Giulio, Livio, Luigi, Cosimo, Cosmo, Dario, Dino, Giuseppe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Santillo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Santillo has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 14,530 in popularity with 1,881 individuals bearing the name. This figure rose to 2,072 by 2010, moving the ranking up to 14,421, marking a growth of around 10.15%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,530 | #14,421 | 0.75% |
| Count | 1,881 | 2,072 | 10.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santillo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Santillo. The majority identified as White, although there was a decrease from 90.06% in 2000 to 81.13% by 2010. The number of people identifying as Hispanic experienced significant growth during the same period, increasing from 7.76% to 16.22%. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.58% to 1.35%. However, the percentage of individuals with two or more ethnic identities decreased from 1.28% to 0.97% over the decade. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.06% | 81.13% | -9.92% |
| Hispanic | 7.76% | 16.22% | 109.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 1.35% | 132.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0.97% | -24.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |