Explore the Family Name Sealander
The meaning of Sealander
1. Americanized form of Swedish Sjölander (see Sjolander). 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of North German Seeländer: topographic name from Middle Low German sellant, sallant ‘land reserved to be used by the lord of the manor’. Compare Saal 1.
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How common is the last name Sealander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sealander has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the name rose from the 73,931st position to the 73,005th, representing a 1.25% change. The count, or number of people with this surname, also increased by 9.02%, from 244 in 2000 to 266 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #73,005 | 1.25% |
| Count | 244 | 266 | 9.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sealander
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Sealander, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows little change between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with an increase from 95.08% in 2000 to 95.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a minor rise, from 3.69% to 3.76%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all maintained a constant 0% representation within this surname group across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 95.86% | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 3.76% | 1.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |