Explore the Family Name Seeton
The meaning of Seeton
Scottish or English: variant of Seaton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seeton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Seeton decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,827th and by 2010, it dropped to the 63,698th position, marking a decline of approximately 20.58 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also witnessed a decrease from 368 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, a reduction of roughly 14.95 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a dip from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 21.43 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #63,698 | -20.58% |
| Count | 368 | 313 | -14.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seeton
Turning to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, almost all individuals with the Seeton surname identified as White. However, there was a slight decrease from 98.10 percent in 2000 to 95.85 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, the data shows a small emergence of Hispanic identity within those carrying the Seeton surname, moving from 0 in 2000 to 2.88 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the category of "two or more races" remained constant at zero for both years under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 95.85% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| 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% |