Explore the Family Name Santmyer
The meaning of Santmyer
Americanized form of German Sandmeyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Santmyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Santmyer has observed a slight shift in its popularity within the United States over the span of 10 years. In 2000, Santmyer was ranked as the 45,308th most popular surname in the U.S., with approximately 445 people bearing this name. As of 2010, the rank had slightly decreased to 46,219, though the number of individuals with the surname Santmyer increased to 461. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.16, indicating that the overall popularity of the surname did not significantly change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #46,219 | -2.01% |
| Count | 445 | 461 | 3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santmyer
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Santmyer primarily identify as White, with 98.2% in 2000 and 94.79% in 2010. Over the ten-year period, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Santmyer individuals identifying as White, coinciding with an appearance of those identifying with two or more races (2.17%) and Hispanic ethnicity (2.39%) in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the surname Santmyer during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 94.79% | -3.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |