Explore the Family Name Sea
The meaning of Sea
English: variant of See.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Sea' has experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,614th in prevalence and rose to 26,576th in 2010, marking a modest ascent of 0.14 percent. The total count of people bearing this surname also increased from 861 to 917 during the same period, a growth of 6.5 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a negligible decrease of -3.12 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #26,576 | 0.14% |
| Count | 861 | 917 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sea
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Sea', based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we can observe some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The biggest change occurred within the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which saw an increase of 22.01 percent, rising from 21.72 percent to 26.50 percent. The Black ethnicity group also grew from 16.84 percent to 18.65 percent, a rise of 10.75 percent. On the other hand, the White ethnicity group saw a decline from 50.17 percent to 47 percent, a drop of 6.32 percent. There was a more significant decrease among the Hispanic group, dropping by 21 percent from 6.62 to 5.23 percent. Data for those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.17% | 47% | -6.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21.72% | 26.5% | 22.01% |
| Black | 16.84% | 18.65% | 10.75% |
| Hispanic | 6.62% | 5.23% | -21% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |