Explore the Family Name Seawood
The meaning of Seawood
Altered form of an unidentified surname, possibly English Seaward.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seawood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Seawood has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 41,382 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 42,579, signaling a decrease of 2.89%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased during this time frame, rising from 496 in 2000 to 509 in 2010, an increase of 2.62%. The proportion per 100k people also showed a decline of 5.56%, shifting from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #42,579 | -2.89% |
| Count | 496 | 509 | 2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seawood
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Seawood, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased slightly, moving from 90.12% in 2000 to 86.84% in 2010. Those identifying as White also saw a decrease, dropping from 7.46% in 2000 to 6.48% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races both increased. The Hispanic identity rose from 1.41% to 2.55%, while those reporting two or more races went up from 1.01% to 3.93%. The number of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity remained unchanged, with no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.12% | 86.84% | -3.64% |
| White | 7.46% | 6.48% | -13.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 3.93% | 289.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.55% | 80.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |