Explore the Family Name Seeker
The meaning of Seeker
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of sigi ‘victory’ + heri ‘army’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seeker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Seeker' has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Seeker was ranked 72,022 in terms of popularity and rose to a rank of 66,371 by 2010, reflecting a change of approximately 7.85%. During this decade, the number of individuals bearing the Seeker surname also grew from 252 to 298, an increase of 18.25%, while the proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #66,371 | 7.85% |
| Count | 252 | 298 | 18.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seeker
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift in the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Seeker'. In 2000, nearly all (98.41%) of those with the Seeker surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage had dropped to 94.30% - a decrease of 4.18%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 shows that some individuals with the Seeker surname began identifying with multiple races (2.68%) and as Hispanic (1.68%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 94.3% | -4.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |