Explore the Family Name Seaberry
The meaning of Seaberry
Americanized form of Swedish Sjöberg (see Sjoberg).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seaberry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Seaberry has been growing in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,548th most common name, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 26,853rd position, marking a 5.94 percent increase. The number of individuals with this last name also rose during the same period, with a count of 786 in 2000 and 905 in 2010, reflecting a 15.14 percent growth. The proportion of Seaberries per 100,000 people also slightly increased from 0.29 to 0.31, indicating a 6.9 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,548 | #26,853 | 5.94% |
| Count | 786 | 905 | 15.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.31 | 6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seaberry
In terms of ethnic identity, the Seaberry surname primarily belongs to individuals who identify as Black, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Seaberries that identified as Black decreased slightly from 81.68 percent to 79.12 percent. Similarly, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic or White also saw minor decreases. Notably, the proportion of Seaberries identifying with two or more races experienced a significant increase during this decade, rising from 3.18 percent to 5.19 percent. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both at zero percent, with no changes recorded during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.68% | 79.12% | -3.13% |
| White | 11.7% | 11.49% | -1.79% |
| Two or More Races | 3.18% | 5.19% | 63.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 2.43% | -13.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |