Explore the Family Name Secore
The meaning of Secore
1. Altered form of French Sicard, reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending. Compare Secor. 2. Americanized form of Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Sýkora ‘tit(mouse)’ (see Sykora). Compare Secor and Secora.
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How common is the last name Secore in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Secore has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 61,544, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 60,347, a change of approximately 1.94%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, with 305 people identified as Secore in 2000, compared to 334 in 2010, marking a growth of 9.51%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #60,347 | 1.94% |
| Count | 305 | 334 | 9.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Secore
The Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Secore. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White—an estimated 92.46% in 2000 that increased to 93.71% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.28% to 2.69% over the decade. Individuals reporting multiple races also saw a decrease from 1.97% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. No significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with these groups either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.46% | 93.71% | 1.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 2.69% | -17.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.5% | -23.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |