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

Santoy, 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 Santoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santoy in America

Santoy is the 51941st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santoy surname appeared 400 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 Santoy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santoy 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 Santoy

The surname Santoy is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "santo," meaning "saint," and may have been given to individuals who lived near a church or monastery dedicated to a particular saint.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Santoy surname can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in Seville after the Christian conquest of the city in 1248. This suggests that the name was already in use in Spain during that time period.

In the 14th century, records show a Juan Santoy who was a prominent merchant in the city of Barcelona. He is mentioned in several trade documents from that era, indicating that the Santoy name was associated with commercial activities during the late medieval period.

The Santoy surname can also be traced to the region of Catalonia, where it is believed to have originated. The small village of Santoy, located near the town of Berga, may have been the source of the name for families living in that area.

One notable individual with the Santoy surname was Pedro Santoy, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Pedro Santoy is mentioned in historical accounts as one of the men who helped establish the settlement of La Isabela on the island of Hispaniola (now modern-day Dominican Republic and Haiti).

Another prominent figure was María Santoy, a Spanish nun who lived in the 16th century. She is known for her work in establishing several convents and her efforts to promote education and literacy among women in Spain during the Renaissance era.

In the 17th century, records show a Francisco Santoy who was a renowned painter in the city of Seville. His works can still be found in various churches and museums across Spain, showcasing the artistic talents of individuals with the Santoy name.

The surname Santoy has endured throughout the centuries, and while it may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation in different regions, its Spanish origins and connection to religious or place names remain a significant part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santoy

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

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

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