Explore the Family Name Seamons
The meaning of Seamons
English (Buckinghamshire): variant of Seamans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seamons in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Seamons has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,615 and by 2010, it had climbed to 22,260, reflecting an increase of about 9.57%. The number of people with the Seamons surname has also increased from 951 in 2000 to 1,158 in 2010, marking a growth of about 21.77%. The proportion per 100k people also saw an increase, moving up 11.43% from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,615 | #22,260 | 9.57% |
| Count | 951 | 1,158 | 21.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.39 | 11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seamons
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Seamons surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.85% in 2000 to 94.99% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a small percentage (1.26% in 2000 and 1.12% in 2010) that identified with two or more races. The data also shows a new emergence of Black ethnicity within this surname group, starting at 0% in 2000 and rising to 1.21% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 94.99% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.9% | 29.25% |
| Black | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.12% | -11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |