Explore the Family Name Seavey
The meaning of Seavey
English: variant of Seavy and Sevey, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seavey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Seavey held a rank of 12,382 in 2000 in terms of popularity and slid slightly to a rank of 12,760 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.05%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 2,301 in 2000 to 2,418 in 2010, indicating an increase of 5.08%. The proportion of the surname Seavey per 100,000 people decreased marginally from 0.85 in 2000 to 0.82 in 2010, a dip of 3.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,382 | #12,760 | -3.05% |
| Count | 2,301 | 2,418 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.82 | -3.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seavey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Seavey identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.22% in 2000 to 95.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.43% in 2000 to 0.66% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as of two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.09% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. A rise was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.65% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.16% | -2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.32% | 112.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.2% | 84.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.66% | 53.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |