Explore the Family Name Sebesta
The meaning of Sebesta
Czech and Slovak (Šebesta): from a short form of the personal name Šebastián (see Sebastian).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sebesta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sebesta ranked 19,343 in popularity in 2000, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 20,491, representing a 5.93% decrease. The count of people with the Sebesta surname remained relatively stable over the decade, decreasing by a mere 0.08% from 1,296 individuals in 2000 to 1,295 in 2010. This shift also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which declined from 0.48 to 0.44, a drop of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,343 | #20,491 | -5.93% |
| Count | 1,296 | 1,295 | -0.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sebesta
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Sebesta surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White formed the majority, albeit their share decreased slightly from 96.84% to 95.68%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, going from 1.93% to 2.55%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders decreased by 25.81%, moving from 0.62% to 0.46%. Interestingly, there was a significant rise in the proportion of people identifying with two or more ethnicities, jumping from 0.39% to 1.00%. Data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 95.68% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.55% | 32.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.39% | 1% | 156.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.46% | -25.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |