Explore the Family Name Seelen
The meaning of Seelen
1. Dutch and German (Westphalia): patronymic from the personal name Sel, Sele, a pet form of the personal name Marcellus. 2. North German: variant of Seele.
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How common is the last name Seelen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Seelen has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 88,461 in terms of popularity but ascended to the 74,375th position by the end of the decade, marking an increase of almost 16%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a growth of roughly 33%, increasing from 195 in 2000 to 260 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of people named Seelen per 100k rose by about 29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #74,375 | 15.92% |
| Count | 195 | 260 | 33.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seelen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Seelen, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with a slight decrease observed from 96.92% in 2000 to 95.77% in 2010. A small proportion identifies as Hispanic, which experienced an increase of approximately 35% during the same period, rising from 2.56% to 3.46%. Notably, there were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or mixed ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.77% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 3.46% | 35.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |