Explore the Family Name Seelye
The meaning of Seelye
English: variant of Seeley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seelye in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Seelye saw a slight decline between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Seelye was ranked at 18,412 in terms of commonality, and by 2010 it had dropped to 18,984, signifying a -3.11% change. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,385 to 1,436 during the same period, representing a 3.68% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.51 to 0.49, indicating a -3.92% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,412 | #18,984 | -3.11% |
| Count | 1,385 | 1,436 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seelye
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Seelye identified as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 93.07% in 2000 to 90.04% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity group was those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which saw a minor decrease from 2.82% to 2.72%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the representation from those identifying as part of two or more races—rising from 1.73% to 3.27%, a significant 89.02% change. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic also increased, going from 1.81% to 3.13%, a 72.93% rise. There were no individuals with the surname Seelye who identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 90.04% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 3.27% | 89.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.13% | 72.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.82% | 2.72% | -3.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |