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

Santina, 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 Santina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santina in America

Santina is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santina surname appeared 111 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 Santina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santina 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 Santina

The surname Santina originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "santino," which means "little saint." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who was particularly pious or devout.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Santina dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in a document from the city of Naples. This document mentions a man named Giovanni Santina, who was a merchant involved in the trade of spices and other goods from the Middle East.

In the 15th century, the surname Santina was also found in various municipal records from the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. These records indicate that several families bearing the name Santina were landowners and farmers in the area.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Santina was Antonio Santina, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived in the city of Florence from 1490 to 1567. His works include several religious frescoes and sculptures that can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, a man named Domenico Santina (1625-1692) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings and infrastructure projects in the city of Naples, including the Palazzo dello Spagnuolo and the Ponte della Maddalena bridge.

Another notable individual with the surname Santina was Maria Santina (1768-1846), who was a prominent educator and philanthropist in the city of Palermo, Sicily. She established several schools and charities dedicated to providing education and support for underprivileged children and families.

The surname Santina has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as the town of Santina in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria. This town's name is believed to have been derived from the surname, possibly indicating that it was founded or settled by a family bearing the name Santina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santina

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

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

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