Explore the Family Name Seepersad
The meaning of Seepersad
Indian: from a personal name from Sanskrit shreeprasad meaning ‘fruit of god’. This surname is found mainly in Trinidad and Tobago; it is not used in India.
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How common is the last name Seepersad in the United States?
The surname Seepersad has noticeably increased in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 60,557 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 44,576, marking an impressive rise of 26.39%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose significantly during this decade, from 311 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, a growth of nearly 55%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Seepersad per 100,000 population also saw a substantial increase of 33.33%, from 0.12 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #44,576 | 26.39% |
| Count | 311 | 482 | 54.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seepersad
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Seepersad identify with various ethnic identities. A sizeable portion identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander, with little change seen between 2000 and 2010 (from 30.87% to 30.91%). Those who identify with two or more races saw a notable decrease from 31.83% in 2000 to 17.01% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White remained stable at around 5%. Interestingly, the number of Hispanic identifiers was reported for the first time in 2010, accounting for 5.81% of the total, as did American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers, making up 2.28%. Of significant note is the sharp increase in those identifying as Black, which jumped from 27.97% in 2000 to 39.21% in 2010, marking a 40.19% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27.97% | 39.21% | 40.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 30.87% | 30.91% | 0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 31.83% | 17.01% | -46.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.81% | 0% |
| White | 4.82% | 4.77% | -1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |