Explore the Family Name St. Marie
The meaning of St. Marie
Altered form of Ste. Marie, a surname of French origin. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Normand, Adrien, Laurette, Pierre, Rosaire.
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How common is the last name St. Marie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname St. Marie saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 22,098 in popularity and rose to 22,880 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.54%. Despite the decrease in rank, the number of people bearing the surname increased by 2.47% from 1,092 to 1,119 within the same period. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,098 | #22,880 | -3.54% |
| Count | 1,092 | 1,119 | 2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name St. Marie
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift in the ethnic identity associated with the St. Marie surname from 2000 to 2010. The White population holding this surname slightly decreased from 90.20% to 88.56%. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.19% to 3.40%, marking a change of 185.71%. The Hispanic population decreased by 23.60%, while no changes were observed for the Black population. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both showed growth from 0% in 2000 to 0.54% and 1.25% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.2% | 88.56% | -1.82% |
| Black | 3.66% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 3.4% | 185.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 2.59% | -23.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |