Explore the Family Name Santoscoy
The meaning of Santoscoy
Hispanic (Mexico): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Santoscoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Santoscoy has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,553rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 52,970th position, marking a 9.53% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 324 to 391, denoting a 20.68% surge. As a result, the proportion of people named Santoscoy per 100,000 increased by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #52,970 | 9.53% |
| Count | 324 | 391 | 20.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santoscoy
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Santoscoy, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that its distribution remained largely constant between 2000 and 2010 with slight changes. The majority of individuals with the surname Santoscoy identified as Hispanic, accounting for 88.27% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 88.75% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 11.73% to 10.74%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more ethnic identities remained at zero throughout the decade, indicating either no representation or suppressed data for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.27% | 88.75% | 0.54% |
| White | 11.73% | 10.74% | -8.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |