Explore the Family Name Sebree
The meaning of Sebree
English: probably a variant of English Sebry, a variant of Seaberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sebree in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sebree has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23739th most popular surname and by the end of the decade, it had slipped slightly to the 24124th position, marking a change of -1.62%. However, the total count of people bearing this surname saw a small increase of 4.82%, going up from 995 individuals in 2000 to 1043 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Sebree surname per 100k people decreased by 5.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,739 | #24,124 | -1.62% |
| Count | 995 | 1,043 | 4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sebree
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Sebree surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we found an interesting shift over the decade. The largest percentage of people with the Sebree surname identified as White, showing a marginal increase from 68.94% in 2000 to 69.32% in 2010. On the other hand, those who identified as Black saw a minor decrease from 26.63% to 25.02%. There was a significant increase among those identifying with two or more races, witnessing a growth of 72.51%. The Hispanic representation also increased from 1.11% to 1.53%. No individual with the surname Sebree identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.94% | 69.32% | 0.55% |
| Black | 26.63% | 25.02% | -6.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 3.64% | 72.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.53% | 37.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |