Explore the Family Name St. Julien
The meaning of St. Julien
1. French (Saint-Julien): habitational name from any of several places in various parts of France named Saint-Julien (from the dedication of their churches to Saint Julian), or a nickname with the prefix Saint as an (ironic) attachment to the personal name or surname Julien. In France, this surname is rare, found mainly in Alsace and Pyrénées-Atlantiques. 2. Haitian (also Saint-Julien): from Saint-Julien, a nickname, ornamental name, or personal name composed of the French prefix Saint and the personal name Julien (compare 1 above). History: This surname (see 1 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its shortened form Julien and altered form Julian) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Alphonse, Eusebe, Gaston, Luckner, Maxime, Monique.
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How common is the last name St. Julien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname St. Julien saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,560th and by 2010, it had risen to 23,300th, indicating a change of 5.13%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 954 in 2000 to 1,093 in 2010, marking a significant 14.57% increase. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people with the St. Julien surname slightly increased by 5.71%, from 0.35 to 0.37 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,560 | #23,300 | 5.13% |
| Count | 954 | 1,093 | 14.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.37 | 5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name St. Julien
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the St. Julien surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as Black, with a slight increase from 78.20% in 2000 to 78.68% in 2010. There was no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among the St. Juliens according to both the 2000 and 2010 census data. However, the number of St. Juliens who identify as Hispanic nearly doubled, experiencing an 88.24% increase from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White or two or more races decreased slightly during this period, by 6.71% and 10.64% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.2% | 78.68% | 0.61% |
| White | 15.2% | 14.18% | -6.71% |
| Two or More Races | 4.51% | 4.03% | -10.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.56% | 88.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |