Explore the Family Name Seaford
The meaning of Seaford
English: habitational name from Seaford (Sussex), from Old English sǣ ‘sea’ + ford ‘ford’; until the 16th century the Ouse river flowed into the sea here.
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How common is the last name Seaford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Seaford saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,801 in terms of popularity but dropped to 52,267 by 2010, a change of -2.89%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased slightly during this decade, from 386 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, marking a 2.85% growth. The proportion of people named Seaford per 100,000 also decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #52,267 | -2.89% |
| Count | 386 | 397 | 2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seaford
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Seaford, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that there was a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 92.23% in 2000 to 90.43% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased by 17.36% during this time period, from 6.22% to 7.3%. Additionally, data from 2010 shows a new appearance of individuals who identify with two or more races at 1.26%. The census data shows no individuals with the Seaford surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.23% | 90.43% | -1.95% |
| Black | 6.22% | 7.3% | 17.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |