Explore the Family Name Sarantos
The meaning of Sarantos
Greek: from the personal name Sarantis, bestowed in honor ofthe ‘Holy Forty’ (Agii Saranda, classical Hagioi Tessarakonta), forty Christians martyred in the city of Sebastia, Armenia, around 320 AD. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Christos, Constantine, Kostas, Takis.
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How common is the last name Sarantos in the United States?
The surname Sarantos has seen a slight decrease in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,073rd most popular surname and this ranking fell to 72,771st by 2010, marking a decline of 10.14%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped marginally from 280 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, a reduction of 4.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #72,771 | -10.14% |
| Count | 280 | 267 | -4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarantos
Ethnic identity associated with the Sarantos surname varied over the decade, based again on the Decennial U.S. Census. The ethnicity identified as White held the majority, although it saw a slight decrease from 93.57% in 2000 to 89.89% in 2010. The Hispanic population increased significantly from 2.86% to 7.49% during the same period. Meanwhile, some minor changes were also observed; the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010 with 2.25% after not being represented in 2000, while the "Two or more races" category disappeared in 2010 after representing 2.14% in 2000. There was no representation for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.57% | 89.89% | -3.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 7.49% | 161.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |