Explore the Family Name St. Ange
The meaning of St. Ange
West Indian (mainly Haiti; also Saint-Ange): 1. ornamental name or nickname, perhaps ironic, composed of French saint ‘holy’ and ange ‘angel’ or the personal name Ange. 2. alternatively, perhaps a habitational name from any of several places in France and elsewhere named Saint-Ange. — Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau does not distinguish between the surnames St. Ange and Stange.
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How common is the last name St. Ange in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname St. Ange has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 10,173, but by 2010, it had fallen to 10,692, representing a 5.1% drop. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose from 2,910 to 2,989 during that same time period—an increase of 2.71%. The proportion of people named St. Ange per 100,000 also dipped slightly, falling 6.48% from 1.08 to 1.01.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,173 | #10,692 | -5.1% |
| Count | 2,910 | 2,989 | 2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 1.01 | -6.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name St. Ange
When examining the ethnicity breakdown for the surname St. Ange, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in several categories between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, though their percentage fell from 92.96% to 88.49% over the decade. On the other hand, representation among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, and Black all saw increases, with the largest percentage rise seen amongst those identifying with two or more races (85.53%). The only category to see a decrease was American Indian and Alaskan Native, falling from 0.41% to 0.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.96% | 88.49% | -4.81% |
| Black | 3.85% | 6.09% | 58.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 3.11% | 85.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.41% | 85.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.6% | 76.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.3% | -26.83% |