Explore the Family Name Seager
The meaning of Seager
1. English: from the Middle English personal name Segar, Segor, Sagar (Old English Sǣgār, from sǣ ‘sea’ + gār ‘spear’). Variants of its medieval forms may sometimes have been identical with those of Sigger (see Seago), leading to confusion of the two names. 2. Americanized form of German Seeger.
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How common is the last name Seager in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Seager has seen a slight rise over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,265th most common last name, with around 1,928 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank had increased to 14,139 with the number of people named Seager going up by 10.22% to approximately 2,125. This increase in count also reflects a slight rise in the proportion per 100k from 0.71 to 0.72.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,265 | #14,139 | 0.88% |
| Count | 1,928 | 2,125 | 10.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.72 | 1.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seager
When considering ethnicity, the Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Seager doubled from 0.47 to 0.94. Also, there was an increase of 41.94% in the population identifying as belonging to two or more races. The majority of those carrying the surname Seager were white, making up 95.44 percent in 2010, albeit there was a slight decrease from 96.84 percent in 2000. The Hispanic representation also increased by 29.66% even though it constituted only 1.88% of all the Seagers in 2010. The categories of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained constant with no people in these groups carrying the surname Seager in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 95.44% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.88% | 29.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.32% | 41.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.94% | 100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |