Explore the Family Name Seacat
The meaning of Seacat
Americanized form (translation into English) of German Seekatz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seacat in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S Census data, the surname Seacat saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,293rd in terms of prevalence, while in 2010, it moved slightly lower to the 59,470th rank, marking a marginal decline of 0.3%. However, the number of individuals carrying the surname Seacat actually increased from 319 to 340 over that decade, showing a growth rate of approximately 6.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #59,470 | -0.3% |
| Count | 319 | 340 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seacat
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Seacat also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. Overwhelmingly, the majority of people with the surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 94.04% to 92.65% in the ten-year span. The Hispanic representation among the Seacats saw an increase of 61.19%, moving from 2.19% to 3.53%. The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 21.81%, reducing the share from 1.88% to 1.47%. Notably, there was a small emergence of individuals who identified with two or more races, constituting 1.47% of all Seacats in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black had no representation among those with the Seacat surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.04% | 92.65% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 3.53% | 61.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.88% | 1.47% | -21.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |