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

Santay, 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 Santay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santay in America

Santay is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santay surname appeared 378 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 Santay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santay 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 Santay

The surname SANTAY is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "santé" meaning "health" or "well-being." It is believed to have originated in the 12th or 13th century as a descriptive name, likely given to someone perceived as being in good health or robust.

The earliest known record of the SANTAY surname dates back to the late 13th century, appearing in a document from the Normandy region of France. During this time, many French surnames were derived from personal characteristics, occupations, or geographical locations.

One notable early bearer of the SANTAY name was Jean SANTAY, a merchant from the town of Rouen who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he traded in various goods, including textiles and spices, with other parts of Europe.

In the 15th century, the SANTAY surname began appearing in other regions of France, such as the Île-de-France and Picardy. This suggests that individuals with this name likely migrated or settled in different areas, contributing to the surname's spread.

An influential figure in the 16th century was Antoine SANTAY (c. 1520-1588), a French lawyer and magistrate who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris. He was known for his impartial rulings and dedication to upholding the law.

Another noteworthy individual was Marie SANTAY (1629-1703), a renowned French midwife who practiced in Paris. She authored a manual on midwifery that was widely circulated and used as a reference for many years.

In the 18th century, the SANTAY surname was also found in parts of Switzerland, likely carried by French immigrants or descendants of French families who had settled in the region.

One of the more recent historical figures with the SANTAY surname was Émile SANTAY (1858-1931), a French painter and illustrator who was part of the Impressionist movement. He was known for his vibrant landscapes and depictions of everyday life in rural France.

Throughout its history, the SANTAY surname has maintained its connection to its French origins, with variations in spelling such as Santey, Sante, and Santai appearing over time. While not an extremely common surname, it has left its mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santay

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

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

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