Explore the Family Name Seeds
The meaning of Seeds
English: variant of Seed, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seeds in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Seeds saw a small decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 26,642nd in 2000, it slipped to 28,679th by the end of the decade, marking a 7.65% drop in rank. Meanwhile, the actual count of people with the surname Seeds also trimmed down from 860 in 2000 to 831 in 2010, reflecting a 3.37% decline. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, it reduced from 0.32 to 0.28, indicating a 12.5% fall over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,642 | #28,679 | -7.65% |
| Count | 860 | 831 | -3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seeds
When it comes to ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some significant shifts among those carrying the surname Seeds. While the majority continued to identify as White (92.42% in 2010, down from 94.42% in 2000), there was a noticeable increase in representation from the Hispanic community – up from 2.79% in 2000 to 4.57% in 2010, marking a 63.8% surge. The group identifying with two or more ethnicities also grew slightly, from 0.81% to 0.96%, an 18.52% increase over the decade. In 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander community also made its presence known with 1.20%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 92.42% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 4.57% | 63.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.96% | 18.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |