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

Santiano, 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 Santiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santiano in America

Santiano is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santiano surname appeared 212 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 Santiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santiano 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 Santiano

The surname Santiano originates from Italy, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Sanctius" or the Italian version "Sancio," which means "holy" or "sacred." The name's origins can be traced to various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

During the Renaissance period, the name Santiano was found in several historical documents and records, particularly those related to the Catholic Church and religious institutions. Some of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in church baptismal records and monastic archives from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

One notable historical figure with the surname Santiano was Francesco Santiano, a renowned artist and sculptor born in Siena, Tuscany, in 1495. He was known for his intricate marble carvings and religious sculptures that adorned several churches and cathedrals throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, the name Santiano was also associated with a prominent family from the town of Spoleto in Umbria. This family played a significant role in the local politics and governance of the region during that time period.

Another notable individual with the surname Santiano was Giovanni Battista Santiano, a respected theologian and scholar who lived in Rome during the late 16th century. He authored several influential works on Catholic doctrine and was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of the time.

During the 18th century, the name Santiano appeared in various legal documents and property records, particularly in the regions of Lazio and Campania. One such example is Stefano Santiano, a wealthy landowner from the town of Frosinone, born in 1725.

Throughout the 19th century, the Santiano surname continued to be found in various parts of Italy, with some members of the family migrating to other parts of Europe and even the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Maria Santiano, a celebrated opera singer born in Naples in 1845, who performed in various prestigious theaters across Italy and Europe.

It is worth noting that while the surname Santiano originated in Italy, variations of the name, such as Santian or Santiani, can also be found in other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with historical Italian influence or settlements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santiano

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

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

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