Explore the Family Name Santino
The meaning of Santino
Italian: from the personal name Santino, a pet form of Santo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Alphonso, Carmelo, Francisco, Gaspar, Giuseppe, Luciano, Mario, Sergio.
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How common is the last name Santino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Santino saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,530 in popularity with a count of 694 individuals bearing this surname, representing 0.26 per 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 35,395 with a count of 636, equivalent to 0.22 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 12.26% in rank and 8.36% in total count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #35,395 | -12.26% |
| Count | 694 | 636 | -8.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santino
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the surname Santino identified as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 88.33% in 2000 to 84.91% in 2010. Over this same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 5.76% to 8.65%, and Black, rising from 2.74% to 4.09%. The category of Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in 2010 with a representation of 0.94% but was not represented in 2000. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were present in 2000 but suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.33% | 84.91% | -3.87% |
| Hispanic | 5.76% | 8.65% | 50.17% |
| Black | 2.74% | 4.09% | 49.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |