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

Santin, 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 Santin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santin in America

Santin is the 35671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santin surname appeared 630 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 Santin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santin 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 Santin

The surname Santin has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, tracing back to the late medieval era around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "santo," meaning "saint," suggesting a connection to religious or ecclesiastical backgrounds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Santin surname can be found in the historical archives of the Republic of Venice, where a merchant named Giovanni Santin was mentioned in a trade document dated 1382. This indicates that the name was already in use during the 14th century within the prosperous maritime regions of northeastern Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the Santin family gained some prominence in the city of Verona, where they were involved in the local governance and trade guilds. Notable figures from this time include Antonio Santin (1496-1572), a respected jurist and legal scholar, and his son, Giacomo Santin (1531-1604), who served as a magistrate and diplomat for the Venetian Republic.

As the name spread beyond its initial geographical boundaries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Santini, Santino, and Santinelli. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic variations within the Italian peninsula.

In the 18th century, the Santin family established a notable presence in the city of Milan, where they were involved in the silk trade and textile industry. One prominent figure from this era was Lorenzo Santin (1712-1783), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital for the poor in the heart of Milan.

The Santin surname also found its way beyond the borders of Italy, as individuals bearing the name emigrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the late 19th century, a Portuguese-born writer and journalist named João Santin (1856-1932) gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the cultural landscape of Brazil.

Throughout history, the Santin surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, intellectuals, and entrepreneurs. Renowned figures include the Italian painter Antonio Santin (1799-1879), the French composer and organist Gaston Santin (1886-1944), and the Mexican businessman and industrialist Carlos Santin (1905-1991), who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in his home country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santin

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

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

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