Explore the Family Name Seeber
The meaning of Seeber
South German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Seeba, Seeben, or Seebe, named with Middle High German sē, sēwes ‘lake’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seeber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seeber has experienced a small dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Seeber was ranked 17,748th in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped slightly to 18,478th, a change of -4.11%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,456 to 1,496 during the same period, indicating a growth of 2.75%. The proportion of people named Seeber per 100,000 decreased from 0.54 to 0.51, showing a decline of -5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,748 | #18,478 | -4.11% |
| Count | 1,456 | 1,496 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seeber
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Seeber identify as White. This group saw a slight increase from 95.05% in 2000 to 96.12% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races also increased, though they account for a tiny portion of the total. However, those who identified as Hispanic saw their numbers decrease by -22.61%, from 1.99% to 1.54%. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 96.12% | 1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.54% | -22.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.47% | 13.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |