Explore the Family Name Seelman
The meaning of Seelman
Americanized form of North German Seelmann: 1. topographic name from Middle Low German sele ‘bog’ + man ‘man’. 2. metonymic occupational name for a rope maker or seller, from Middle Low German sēl ‘rope’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Seelman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seelman has seen a decrease over time. In 2000, it was ranked 46,083 in terms of popularity and had a count of 436 bearers. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 61,297 with only 328 bearers - a decrease of 24.77% in count. The proportion of people having this surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.16 to 0.11, marking a drop of 31.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #61,297 | -33.01% |
| Count | 436 | 328 | -24.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.11 | -31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seelman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname Seelman identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.02%, falling slightly to 94.51% in 2010. A small percentage, 2.52% in 2000 and 2.44% in 2010, identify as Hispanic. Notably, there were no identified bearers of the name Seelman in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 94.51% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.44% | -3.17% |
| 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% |