2000
#116,835
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Santopadre
An Italian surname meaning "holy father" or "saintly father".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Santopadre. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Santopadre surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Santopadre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Santopadre, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Santopadre
The surname Santopadre has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "santo" meaning "saint" and "padre" meaning "father," suggesting a possible connection to religious figures or institutions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Santopadre can be found in the archives of the city of Salerno, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention a family of landowners and prominent citizens bearing the name Santopadre. Another early reference is found in the ecclesiastical records of the Archdiocese of Acerenza, where a priest named Domenico Santopadre is mentioned in the late 17th century.
In the 18th century, several individuals with the surname Santopadre gained recognition. Notably, Francesco Santopadre (1708-1782) was a renowned painter from Naples, known for his religious and historical works that adorned churches and noble residences throughout Southern Italy. Another notable figure was Vincenzo Santopadre (1746-1821), a scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy.
During the 19th century, the Santopadre family had a presence in various parts of Italy. Antonio Santopadre (1821-1893) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Campania, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament. Additionally, Maria Santopadre (1848-1912) was a renowned philanthropist and social reformer from Basilicata, known for her efforts in establishing schools and orphanages for underprivileged children.
Another historical figure bearing the surname Santopadre was Giuseppe Santopadre (1876-1958), a military officer who fought in World War I and later served as a general in the Italian Army during the interwar period. He was recognized for his leadership and strategic contributions during the Italian campaigns of World War I.
While the surname Santopadre is not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, including art, academia, politics, and the military, primarily in Southern Italy and the regions of Campania and Basilicata.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Santopadre
Among Census respondents with the surname Santopadre, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Santopadre bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Santopadre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Santopadre
Santopadre appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
-3 bearers (-2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 9,930 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-17 bearers (-12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,746 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,835 | 138 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | -3 bearers (-2.2%) | Down 9,930 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-12.6%) | Down 16,746 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Santopadre surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,765 | #143,511 | -13.2% |
| Count | 135 | 118 | -12.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Santopadre bearers went from 135 to 118 (-12.6% change). The surname moved down 16,746 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #143,511.
FAQ
Santopadre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Santopadre?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Santopadre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Santopadre?
Santopadre ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Santopadre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Santopadre.
Has Santopadre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Santopadre went from 135 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 17 (-12.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Santopadre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Santopadre, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Santopadre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Santopadre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Hispanic (1.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Santopadre (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Santopadre mean?
An Italian surname meaning "holy father" or "saintly father". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Santopadre (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Santopadre?
Want to know how many people have the surname Santopadre? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.