Explore the Family Name Seekamp
The meaning of Seekamp
North German: topographic name for someone living by an enclosed field or domain (Middle Low German kamp) beside a lake or by the sea (Middle Low German sē).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seekamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Seekamp has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,904th in frequency, with 359 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, however, it had dropped to rank 57,101, with 357 people bearing the name. This represents a change of -5.93 in rank and -0.56 in count. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the surname Seekamp per 100,000 people decreased by -7.69, from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #57,101 | -5.93% |
| Count | 359 | 357 | -0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seekamp
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Seekamp identify as white. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.05%, decreasing slightly to 97.2% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The data also shows that there were no individuals with the surname Seekamp identifying as two or more races. It's important to note that if any category contains "(S)", that data was suppressed for privacy reasons, ensuring no individual can be specifically identified.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.2% | -0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |