Explore the Family Name Santry
The meaning of Santry
1. English: from Middle English and Old French seintuarie ‘sanctuary, shrine’ (from Late Latin sanctuarium, a derivative of sanctus ‘holy’). The surname may be topographic, for someone who lived near a shrine, or else a nickname for someone who had had occasion to claim sanctuary in a church or monastery, where he would have been afforded immunity from arrest or injury. 2. English: Anglicized form, by folk etymology, of Old French ceinturier, sainturier ‘maker of belts or girdles’. Compare Center and Saint 2. 3. Irish (Cork): habitational name, Gaelicized as de Seantreabh and de Saintreabh, from Santry (Irish Seantrabh) in Dublin. This is one of the very few Irish surnames derived from a placename. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Santry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Santry has decreased over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 37,374th in the United States and had 561 bearers. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 40,745 with only 536 individuals carrying the name. This represents a decrease in rank by approximately 9.02% and a decrease in count by approximately 4.46%. The proportion of people with the Santry surname per 100,000 also fell from 0.21 to 0.18, representing a 14.29% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #40,745 | -9.02% |
| Count | 561 | 536 | -4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santry
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Santry identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.93% of all Santrys. By 2010, though still predominantly White, there was a slight decrease in percentage to 97.20%, marking a 1.75% change. Interestingly, the Hispanic population within this surname increased to 1.49% in 2010, while proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero. There was also no data available for those who identified as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.93% | 97.2% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| 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% |