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

Santi, 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 Santi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santi in America

Santi is the 17864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santi surname appeared 1,566 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Santi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santi 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 Santi

The surname SANTI is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint." It likely emerged during the medieval period in various regions of Italy, particularly in areas with strong religious influences or associations with Catholic saints.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANTI surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the region of Tuscany. The name was often used to identify individuals who lived near churches or monasteries dedicated to specific saints, or those who were devout followers of a particular saint's teachings.

In some cases, the SANTI surname may have been bestowed upon individuals who possessed qualities associated with holiness or piety, or those who were considered virtuous or devout members of their communities.

Notable historical figures with the SANTI surname include the Italian painter and architect Raffaello Santi, also known as Raphael (1483-1520), who was one of the most influential artists of the High Renaissance period. His works, such as "The School of Athens" and "The Sistine Madonna," are considered masterpieces of Renaissance art.

Another prominent figure was the Italian composer and organist Giovanni Battista Santi (1602-1659), who was widely recognized for his contributions to sacred music and served as the organist at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

In the 17th century, the SANTI surname gained prominence with the rise of the Italian mathematician and physicist Vincenzo Santi (1631-1686), who made significant contributions to the study of mechanics and optics.

During the 18th century, the Italian writer and philosopher Emanuele Santi (1720-1788) gained recognition for his works on moral philosophy and political theory, which influenced the Enlightenment movement in Europe.

In the 19th century, the Italian explorer and geographer Giovanni Santi (1809-1876) embarked on several expeditions to Africa and the Middle East, contributing to the understanding of those regions' geography, cultures, and natural resources.

The SANTI surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Italy, such as the town of Santi Cosma e Damiano in the province of Latina, and the village of Santi Angeli in the province of Teramo.

While the SANTI surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange, carrying with it a rich historical and religious significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santi

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

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

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