Explore the Family Name St. Ores
The meaning of St. Ores
Altered form of French Saint-Ours (see St. Ours).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name St. Ores in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname St. Ores declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,735th in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 59,324th, a drop of almost 30%. The number of people with this surname also saw a decrease from 440 in 2000 to 341 in 2010 - a reduction of 22.5%. This shift resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #59,324 | -29.71% |
| Count | 440 | 341 | -22.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name St. Ores
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the St. Ores surname. In 2000, 69.32% identified as White, which slightly increased to 70.38% by 2010. Black representation decreased from 25.91% to 24.63% over the same period. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.14% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010, marking an increase of over 106%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders went from 2.73% to 0. Despite these changes, there were no individuals of Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.32% | 70.38% | 1.53% |
| Black | 25.91% | 24.63% | -4.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.35% | 106.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |