Explore the Family Name Seamon
The meaning of Seamon
English (Derbyshire): variant of Seaman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seamon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Seamon had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,686th most common name and by 2010, it had slipped to the 13,338th position, indicating a -5.14% change. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Seamon surname increased from 2,236 to 2,286 during the same period, reflecting a 2.24% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -7.23%, moving from 0.83 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,686 | #13,338 | -5.14% |
| Count | 2,236 | 2,286 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.77 | -7.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seamon
The ethnicity distribution of the Seamon surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity associated with the name remained White, but its percentage dropped from 88.51% to 84.25%. Conversely, there was a significant increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which went up by 500.00% from 0.27% to 1.62%. There were also increases in those identifying as Two or More Races (16.96%), Hispanic (48.21%), Black (26.58%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (3.37%). Please note some data may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.51% | 84.25% | -4.81% |
| Black | 8.09% | 10.24% | 26.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.66% | 48.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 1.62% | 500% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.31% | 16.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.92% | 3.37% |