Explore the Family Name St. Vincent
The meaning of St. Vincent
French (Saint-Vincent): nickname with the prefix Saint as an (ironic) attachment to the personal name or surname Vincent. The surname Saint-Vincent is very rare (or perhaps even extinct) in France, where it may also be a habitational name from any of several places in various parts of France named Saint-Vincent (from the dedication of their churches to Saint Vincent). History: In North America, this surname was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Vincent Chamereau dit Saint-Vincent from Paris, France, who married Marie-Thérèse Auban in Pierrefonds, QC, in 1752. Some characteristic forenames: French Leandre, Monique.
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How common is the last name St. Vincent in the United States?
The surname St. Vincent has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked the 57,406th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 62,531st place, representing a decline of 8.93%. The overall count of people bearing this surname also declined from 332 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, a drop of 3.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #62,531 | -8.93% |
| Count | 332 | 320 | -3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name St. Vincent
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that those with the surname St. Vincent are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 90.66% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 90.94% by 2010. The number of people identifying as Black or of two or more races also increased, from 3.31% to 3.75% and from 2.71% to 4.06% respectively. However, it should be noted that no individuals with the surname St. Vincent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There was also a noticeable drop in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.81% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.66% | 90.94% | 0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 4.06% | 49.82% |
| Black | 3.31% | 3.75% | 13.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |