Explore the Family Name Seeram
The meaning of Seeram
Indian: from a personal name, from Sanskrit shrirama, composed of elements meaning ‘Lord Rama’ (see Ram). This surname is also established in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago.
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How common is the last name Seeram in the United States?
The surname Seeram saw a significant increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 80,502 in popularity with a count of 219 individuals in the United States bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 58,876 and the count had risen to 344. This represents a change of 26.86% in rank and an even more substantial 57.08% increase in the overall count. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k also rose by 50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #58,876 | 26.86% |
| Count | 219 | 344 | 57.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seeram
When looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Seeram, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 35.16% to 48.84%, representing a 38.91% change. Those identifying as Black also increased from 19.18% to 28.20%. Interestingly, there was a dramatic decline in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 35.16% in 2000 to just 5.81% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as White and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases, whereas those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 35.16% | 48.84% | 38.91% |
| Black | 19.18% | 28.2% | 47.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.11% | 7.56% | 83.94% |
| Two or More Races | 35.16% | 5.81% | -83.48% |
| White | 0% | 5.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 6.39% | 4.36% | -31.77% |