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

Santalucia, 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 Santalucia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santalucia in America

Santalucia is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santalucia surname appeared 413 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 Santalucia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santalucia 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 Santalucia

The surname Santalucia has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is derived from the Italian phrase "Santa Lucia," which translates to "Saint Lucy." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a place dedicated to the veneration of Saint Lucy, the patron saint of the city of Syracuse, Sicily.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Santalucia can be traced back to the 16th century in Sicilian and Calabrian records. One notable mention is found in a document from 1527 that refers to a landowner named Giovanni Santalucia from the town of Messina, Sicily.

During the Middle Ages, the name Santalucia was sometimes spelled as "Santaluchia" or "Santalucia." These variations often reflected regional dialects and the influence of local languages, such as Sicilian and Calabrian dialects of Italian.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure with the surname Santalucia was Francesco Santalucia (1630-1698), a Sicilian philosopher and theologian known for his works on metaphysics and natural philosophy. Another notable individual was Vincenzo Santalucia (1766-1834), a Calabrian painter renowned for his religious works and portraits.

The 18th century saw the rise of Tommaso Santalucia (1712-1789), a Sicilian architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Palermo. His contemporary, Giuseppe Santalucia (1718-1792), was a successful merchant and landowner from Reggio Calabria, whose family played a significant role in the local economy.

In the 19th century, the Santalucia surname gained prominence with the figure of Antonio Santalucia (1841-1919), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament. Another notable individual was Maria Santalucia (1875-1957), a Calabrian educator and women's rights activist who advocated for better educational opportunities for girls in rural areas.

While the surname Santalucia is primarily associated with Italy, particularly the regions of Sicily and Calabria, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide insights into the origins and early history of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santalucia

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

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

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