Explore the Family Name Seaward
The meaning of Seaward
English (Devon): variant of Seward.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seaward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seaward underwent minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 42,830 which slightly dropped to 43,077 in 2010, representing a decrease of 0.58%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Seaward name rose from 476 in 2000 to 502 in 2010, indicating an increase of 5.46%. The proportion per 100,000 saw a slight decrease of 5.56% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #43,077 | -0.58% |
| Count | 476 | 502 | 5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seaward
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts among those with the Seaward surname. Notably, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2000, but by 2010, this group made up 1.20% of the Seaward population. Individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 2.94% to 2.59%. The largest ethnic group, White, dipped marginally from 75.42% to 73.51%. The Hispanic representation almost doubled from 1.68% in 2000 to 3.19% in 2010, while the Black population remained relatively stable at around 19.33% in 2000 and 19.52% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.42% | 73.51% | -2.53% |
| Black | 19.33% | 19.52% | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 3.19% | 89.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 2.59% | -11.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |