St. Germaine last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of St. Germaine

Locative surname derived from Saint-Germain, a place name originating in France.

St. Germaine, 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 St. Germaine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of St. Germaine in America

St. Germaine is the 30701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The St. Germaine surname appeared 759 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 St. Germaine.

We can also compare 2010 data for St. Germaine 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 30701 28548 7.27%
Count 759 786 -3.50%
Proportion per 100k 0.26 0.29 -10.91%

The history of the last name St. Germaine

The surname STGERMAINE has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the French place name "Saint-Germain," which can be traced back to the 6th century. This place name was likely given to various locations in France in honor of the revered Bishop of Paris, Saint Germain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STGERMAINE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated from France to England during or shortly after the Norman Conquest.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Jacques de STGERMAINE was a prominent nobleman and landowner in the region of Normandy, France. His family's influence and landholdings were documented in several medieval manuscripts and charters.

During the 14th century, a renowned French scholar and theologian, Jean de STGERMAINE, made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time. He was widely respected for his writings on philosophy and theology, and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Marie de STGERMAINE gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts and her dedication to helping the poor and underprivileged in Paris. She established several charitable institutions and was widely regarded as a compassionate and benevolent individual.

Another notable bearer of the surname STGERMAINE was the 17th-century French playwright and poet, Pierre de STGERMAINE. His works, which often explored themes of love, honor, and societal norms, were highly influential in shaping the literary landscape of his time.

The surname STGERMAINE has also been associated with various place names throughout France, such as Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, among others. These place names reflect the historical significance and prevalence of the name in different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name St. Germaine

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

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 St. Germaine was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 64.56% 490
Non-Hispanic Black Only 1.71% 13
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 0.79% 6
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 23.85% 181
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 5.80% 44
Hispanic Origin 3.29% 25

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 St. Germaine has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 64.56% 69.85% -7.87%
Black 1.71% 0.64% 91.06%
Asian and Pacific Islander 0.79% 1.15% -37.11%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 23.85% 22.52% 5.74%
Two or More Races 5.80% 4.07% 35.06%
Hispanic 3.29% 1.78% 59.57%

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

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