Explore the Family Name Sedivy
The meaning of Sedivy
Czech (Šedivý): descriptive nickname from the adjective šedivý ‘gray(-haired)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sedivy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sedivy has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sedivy was ranked 32,984th among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 35,945th, reflecting an 8.98% decrease. The actual count of people with the surname also declined during this period, from 655 in 2000 to 624 in 2010, indicating a 4.73% drop. The proportion of individuals named Sedivy per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #35,945 | -8.98% |
| Count | 655 | 624 | -4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sedivy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Sedivy surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though this percentage decreased slightly from 97.40% to 94.39%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, from 0.76% to 1.44%, indicating an upward trend in ethnic diversity among those with this surname. Individuals identifying as Hispanic were not recorded in 2000, but by 2010 accounted for 3.21% of the Sedivy population. Meanwhile, there were no records of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Sedivy surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 94.39% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.44% | 89.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |