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

Sainvil, 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 Sainvil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sainvil in America

Sainvil is the 32169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sainvil surname appeared 717 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 Sainvil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sainvil 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 Sainvil

The surname SAINVIL originates from Haiti, emerging in the late 18th century. It is believed to be derived from the French words "saint" (meaning holy or sacred) and "ville" (meaning town or city), suggesting a connection to a town or settlement associated with a saint or religious figure.

The earliest known records of the SAINVIL surname date back to the period following the Haitian Revolution, which lasted from 1791 to 1804. During this time, many former slaves and free people of color adopted surnames, often reflecting their newfound freedom and identity.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the SAINVIL surname was Pierre SAINVIL, a prominent Haitian military leader and politician who played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence. He was born around 1760 and died in 1819.

Another notable figure was Jean-Baptiste SAINVIL, a Haitian writer and journalist who lived from 1813 to 1885. He was known for his literary works and contributions to the development of Haitian literature.

In the late 19th century, a family by the name of SAINVIL was documented as residing in the town of Saint-Marc, located in the Artibonite region of Haiti. This may have been the original settlement from which the surname derived its association with a town or city.

During the 20th century, the SAINVIL surname gained prominence in various fields, including academia and politics. One such individual was Fernand SAINVIL, a Haitian historian and anthropologist who lived from 1900 to 1982. He made significant contributions to the study of Haitian culture and folklore.

Another notable figure was Franck SAINVIL, a Haitian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship from 1946 to 1950. He played a crucial role in shaping Haiti's international relations during that period.

While the SAINVIL surname is most commonly associated with Haiti, it has also been recorded in other parts of the Caribbean, as well as in countries with significant Haitian diaspora populations, such as the United States and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sainvil

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

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 Sainvil 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 Sainvil 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 Sainvil was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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