Explore the Family Name Segar
The meaning of Segar
1. English: variant of Seager. 2. English: variant of Sager. 3. Americanized form of Dutch Seger 1.
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How common is the last name Segar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Segar has observed slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, it dropped from 23,104 in 2000 to 24,339 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 5.35%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased marginally from 1,032 in 2000 to 1,030 in 2010, marking a decline of 0.19%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Segar per 100,000 reduced by nearly 7.89%, decreasing from 0.38% in 2000 to 0.35% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,104 | #24,339 | -5.35% |
| Count | 1,032 | 1,030 | -0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Segar
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents an interesting shift in the ethnic identity linked with the surname Segar between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant surge in the Hispanic representation of 301.72%, growing from 0.58% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. Similarly, Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories saw increases of 38.06% and 47.98% respectively. On the other hand, there was a modest increase of 6.18% in the Black category but a drop of 7.06% in the White category. The American Indian and Alaska Native category showed a substantial decrease of 30.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.86% | 62.14% | -7.06% |
| Black | 27.52% | 29.22% | 6.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 3.3% | 47.98% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 2.33% | 301.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 2.14% | 38.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0.87% | -30.95% |