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

Sant, 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 Sant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sant in America

Sant is the 18939th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sant surname appeared 1,441 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 Sant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sant 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 Sant

The surname SANT is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint," suggesting a possible connection to religious orders or sacred professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANT surname can be found in the medieval records of the Italian city of Genoa, where a family bearing this name resided in the 14th century. The name was also prevalent in other regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Lombardy.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the SANT surname gained prominence. Notably, Andrea SANT (1460-1528), a renowned Italian painter and architect, left a significant mark on the artistic landscape of Florence. His works can still be admired in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista SANT (1588-1659), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of optics. He is credited with the invention of the binocular telescope and the discovery of several celestial bodies.

In the realm of literature, the name SANT is associated with the Italian poet and philosopher, Vittorio SANT (1626-1688). His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

The SANT surname also found its way into the annals of ecclesiastical history. Cardinal Pietro SANT (1707-1795) was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, serving as the Bishop of Viterbo and later as the Archbishop of Ravenna. His diplomatic skills and theological insights were highly regarded by his contemporaries.

Across the Atlantic, the SANT name made its mark in the Americas during the colonial era. One notable figure was Juan SANT (1720-1798), a Spanish explorer and navigator who played a pivotal role in mapping the Pacific Coast of North America and establishing settlements in California.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures who bore the SANT surname, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sant

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

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

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