Explore the Family Name Santoso
The meaning of Santoso
Indonesian: ornamental name derived from Javanese santosa ‘strong, firm, steadfast’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Santoso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we can analyze the popularity of the surname Santoso. In 2000, it was ranked 55,732 in popularity with 344 occurrences and a proportion of 0.13 per 100k. By 2010, the surname had increased in popularity to rank 47,429 with 447 occurrences, or a proportion of 0.15 per 100k. This data suggests an overall increase in popularity of 14.9% and growth of the count by 29.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #47,429 | 14.9% |
| Count | 344 | 447 | 29.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santoso
When examining the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we observe that the majority of bearers of the surname Santoso identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group made up 87.50% of the population with this surname, and by 2010, this percentage had risen to 90.16%, indicating a change of 3.04%. There were also small percentages who identified as being of two or more races, white, or Hispanic. These groups saw decreases from 2000 to 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.5% | 90.16% | 3.04% |
| Two or More Races | 6.4% | 5.15% | -19.53% |
| White | 4.07% | 2.24% | -44.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.01% | -0.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |