Explore the Family Name Seekings
The meaning of Seekings
English: from the unrecorded Middle English personal name Saykin, a pet form of Middle English and Anglo-Norman French Saher, Seier (see Sayer 5). The final -s is post-medieval and excrescent.
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How common is the last name Seekings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Seekings" has been rising in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476th and by 2010 it had climbed to 64,054th - a rise in popularity of 3.64%. The number of people with this surname increased as well, from 278 to 311 during this period, representing an increase of 11.87%. For every 100,000 people, around 0.1 had this name in 2000, while approximately 0.11 did so in 2010 - a proportional increase of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #64,054 | 3.64% |
| Count | 278 | 311 | 11.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seekings
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Seekings" is predominantly White, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.48% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this figure dropped slightly to 94.21% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic identification among those carrying the Seekings surname, increasing from zero in 2000 to 2.57% in 2010. The percentage of multiethnic individuals also saw a minor decrease from 1.8% to 1.61% over the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 94.21% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.61% | -10.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |