Explore the Family Name Seaquist
The meaning of Seaquist
Americanized form of Swedish Sjöquist (see Sjoquist). Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus. Scandinavian Maren.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seaquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Seaquist" showed slight changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped slightly from 54,522 in 2000 to 57,101 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its relative popularity by about 4.73%. However, the count or the total number of people with the Seaquist surname increased marginally from 354 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, an increment of approximately 0.85%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 population also decreased slightly by 7.69% over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #57,101 | -4.73% |
| Count | 354 | 357 | 0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seaquist
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Seaquist", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly White. In 2000, about 96.05% of those with this surname were identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.96% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname saw a substantial increase during this period, jumping from 1.98% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010, a rise of 55.56%. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.96% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.08% | 55.56% |
| 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% |