Explore the Family Name Seat
The meaning of Seat
English: perhaps a variant of Sait, from the Old English personal name Sǣgēat (‘sea Geat’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Seat" slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,380 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had fallen to 33,990, a decrease of about 5 percent. The number of individuals with the surname "Seat" remained nearly constant, declining only marginally from 670 in 2000 to 669 in 2010. This drop corresponds to a reduction in the proportion per 100k from 0.25 to 0.23, marking an 8 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #33,990 | -4.97% |
| Count | 670 | 669 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seat
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there has been notable changes amongst those bearing the surname "Seat". The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 92.09% in 2000 to 91.18% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising by 40% and about 66% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased, climbing from 1.94% to 2.39%. However, the proportion identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 2.09% to 1.64%. The percentage identifying as Black remained steady at 2.24% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.09% | 91.18% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.39% | 23.2% |
| Black | 2.24% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 1.64% | -21.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 1.49% | 65.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 1.05% | 40% |