Explore the Family Name Sebben
The meaning of Sebben
1. Italian (Veneto): probably from a dialect short form of the personal name Nascimbene ‘you are born well’. 2. In some cases possibly also Flemish: patronymic from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with sigi ‘victory’ + an element beginning with b- (for example, bald ‘brave’ or brand ‘sword’), or from Sebbe, a variant of Seppe, a pet form of Josef (see Joseph). This surname is very rare in Belgium. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Mauro, Aldo, Guido, Gildo, Reno.
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How common is the last name Sebben in the United States?
The surname Sebben, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 52,403 in 2000 to 55,505 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 5.92%. Despite the slight drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname remained relatively steady, only decreasing by about 0.54% from 372 persons in 2000 to 370 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also saw a marginal decline, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #55,505 | -5.92% |
| Count | 372 | 370 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sebben
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sebben, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, although there was a marginal decline from 95.16% in 2000 to 94.59% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.69% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. A new group emerged in the 2010 data set, with 1.35% of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No significant changes were observed in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all remained at zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 94.59% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 3.24% | 20.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |