Explore the Family Name Sebolt
The meaning of Sebolt
Altered form of German Sebald or Sebold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sebolt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sebolt has seen a minor decrease over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Sebolt was ranked as the 57,849th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had slipped to the 59,742nd position, marking a 3.27% drop in rank. Interestingly, while the overall rank declined, the actual count of individuals with the Sebolt surname increased from 329 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, a growth of 2.74%. However, when accounting for population growth, the proportion of the Sebolt surname per 100,000 people slightly dipped by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #59,742 | -3.27% |
| Count | 329 | 338 | 2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sebolt
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sebolt, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked to the White ethnicity. In 2000, nearly 96.05% of those bearing the name were identified as White, increasing to 97.34% by 2010. The representation of other ethnicities was sparse or non-existent. For instance, no Sebolts were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. An emergence of Hispanic identification was noted in 2010 at 1.48%, up from zero in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.52% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 97.34% | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |