Explore the Family Name St. Ours
The meaning of St. Ours
French (Saint-Ours): habitational name from any of several places called Saint-Ours (from the dedication of their churches to Saint Ursus), including a town in QC, Canada. Some characteristic forenames: French Cecile, Gilberte, Rejeanne, Renald, Rodolph.
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How common is the last name St. Ours in the United States?
The St. Ours surname has seen a decrease in popularity according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked at 59,453 but by 2010 it had fallen to 68,345, indicating a drop of nearly 15%. The actual count of people bearing the surname also decreased from 318 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, a decline of about 9.43%. The proportion per 100k people with this surname dropped by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #68,345 | -14.96% |
| Count | 318 | 288 | -9.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name St. Ours
The ethnic identity associated with the St. Ours surname is predominantly White, as shown by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those who identified as White increased slightly from 94.97% to 97.57%. Over the same period, there was a significant decrease in individuals who identified with two or more races, dropping from 2.83% to 1.74%. No individuals bearing the St. Ours surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 97.57% | 2.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 1.74% | -38.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |