Find out how popular the last name Saintvil is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Saintvil.

Saintvil, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Saintvil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saintvil in America

Saintvil is the 34668th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saintvil surname appeared 652 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Saintvil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saintvil to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Saintvil

The surname SAINTVIL is of French origin, originating in the Normandy region of northern France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "saint" meaning "saint" and "vile" meaning "town" or "village." Together, these words formed the place name "Saint-Ville," which translates to "Saint's Town" or "Holy Town."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SAINTVIL date back to the 13th century in various Norman documents and charters. It is believed that the name initially referred to individuals who hailed from a specific town or village dedicated to a particular saint or holy figure. The name may have been adopted by residents of such a place or those associated with it in some capacity.

One of the earliest known bearers of the SAINTVIL surname was Renaud de Saintvil, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. His name is recorded in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population commissioned by William after his victory at the Battle of Hastings.

In the 14th century, the surname SAINTVIL appeared in various records from the Normandy region, including tax rolls and parish registers. Notable individuals from this era include Jean de Saintvil, a prominent merchant and landowner born in 1324, and Gilles Saintvil, a respected cleric and scholar who lived from 1380 to 1452.

During the 16th century, the SAINTVIL surname gained prominence in the French nobility. Francois de Saintvil (1512-1585) was a distinguished military commander who served under King Henry II of France and participated in the Italian Wars. His son, Jacques de Saintvil (1545-1612), was a renowned diplomat and statesman who represented France in various peace negotiations.

In the 17th century, the SAINTVIL family established themselves in the French colonies of the Caribbean, particularly in Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti). One notable figure was Pierre Saintvil (1668-1745), a prosperous plantation owner and influential member of the colonial society.

Throughout the centuries, the SAINTVIL surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Saint-Vil, Sainctvil, and Saintvill, reflecting regional dialects and differences in record-keeping practices. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its roots in the Norman region of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saintvil

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Saintvil.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Saintvil was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Saintvil has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Saintvil was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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