Explore the Family Name Searight
The meaning of Searight
English and Scottish: variant of Seawright.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Searight in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Searight experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,885, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 25,640, reflecting a 0.95% increase. The number of individuals with this last name also increased, from 892 in 2000 to 962 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.85%. However, the proportion of people named Searight per 100,000 remained steady at 0.33 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,885 | #25,640 | 0.95% |
| Count | 892 | 962 | 7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Searight
The ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Searight surname. As of 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (54.93%), followed by Black (41.03%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (51.14%) and a small increase in those identifying as Black (42.52%). The proportion of Searights identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.02% to 2.91%, while those reporting two or more races saw an increase from 1.46% to 2.39%. Small percentages of people with this surname started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, which were not reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.93% | 51.14% | -6.9% |
| Black | 41.03% | 42.52% | 3.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.91% | 44.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.39% | 63.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |