Explore the Family Name Seeney
The meaning of Seeney
1. English: variant of Senior. 2. Irish: variant of Sweeney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seeney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Seeney has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Seeney was ranked 44,103 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slid down to 47,429, marking a change of -7.54%. The count of individuals with the Seeney surname also experienced a small decrease from 460 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, signifying a -2.83% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also went down from 0.17 to 0.15, indicating an -11.76% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #47,429 | -7.54% |
| Count | 460 | 447 | -2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seeney
Moving on to the ethnicity of those bearing the Seeney surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been a diverse range of shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (43.40%) and Black (38.48%) in 2010, there were slight decreases in both categories compared to 2000. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic were virtually non-existent in 2000 but saw emergence in 2010 at 1.12% and 2.68% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races experienced an increase from 5.87% to 6.94%. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable at around 7.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.13% | 43.4% | -1.65% |
| Black | 38.7% | 38.48% | -0.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.39% | 7.38% | -0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 5.87% | 6.94% | 18.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |