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

StPeter, 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 StPeter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of StPeter in America

StPeter is the 11694th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The StPeter surname appeared 2,680 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname StPeter.

We can also compare 2010 data for StPeter 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 StPeter

The surname STPETER originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the place name St. Peter, referring to one of the many villages, towns, or parishes dedicated to St. Peter, the apostle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named Willelmus de Sancto Petro (William of St. Peter) in Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name was already well-established in England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Saintpeter, Sayntpeter, and Seyntpeter, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic variations of the time. These alternative spellings continued to be used until the late 16th century, when standardized spelling became more common.

Notable individuals with the surname STPETER include Sir William St. Peter (c. 1330-1396), a prominent English knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. Another early bearer of the name was John St. Peter (c. 1470-1535), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Wiltshire.

In the 16th century, William STPETER (1525-1597) was a renowned English Catholic clergyman and author, known for his works on theology and philosophy. He was a staunch defender of the Catholic faith during the Protestant Reformation.

During the 17th century, Sir Robert STPETER (1615-1669) was a prominent English politician and diplomat who served as ambassador to several European courts. He played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Westminster in 1674.

In the 18th century, John STPETER (1735-1810) was a renowned English architect who designed many notable buildings, including the parish church of St. Peter in Nottingham and several country estates for aristocratic families.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the surname STPETER throughout history, reflecting its long-standing presence in England and its association with the veneration of St. Peter.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name StPeter

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

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

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