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

Sante, 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 Sante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sante in America

Sante is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sante surname appeared 314 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 Sante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sante 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 Sante

The surname "Sante" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "sanctus," which means "holy" or "saintly." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals associated with religious orders or those known for their pious behavior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Sante" can be found in the 14th century, when a friar named Sante da Urbino lived in the town of Urbino, located in the Marche region of Italy. He was known for his devotion to the Catholic Church and his charitable works among the local community.

In the 15th century, the name "Sante" appeared in the records of the city of Florence, where a wealthy merchant named Sante Bentivoglio was a prominent figure in the local trade guilds. His family played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of the city during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname "Sante" was Sante Pagnini, a renowned scholar and translator of the Bible. Born in Lucca in 1470, Pagnini dedicated his life to the study of Hebrew and Greek texts, producing highly acclaimed translations that influenced the development of biblical scholarship.

Another individual of note was Sante Gentiluomo, a 17th-century Italian painter who was born in Ancona in 1616. He specialized in religious and allegorical works, with many of his paintings adorning churches and private collections throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, Sante Lancerio, a philosopher and theologian from Bologna, gained recognition for his writings on metaphysics and ethics. Born in 1720, Lancerio's works contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time and influenced subsequent generations of scholars.

The 19th century saw the rise of Sante Fattori, a prominent Italian painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. Born in Livorno in 1856, Fattori's works captured the beauty of the Tuscan countryside and the daily lives of its inhabitants, earning him a place among the most celebrated artists of the Macchiaioli movement.

While the surname "Sante" has roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to its Italian origins, reflecting the cultural and religious influences that shaped its meaning and the individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sante

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

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

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