Explore the Family Name Segars
The meaning of Segars
Variant of Seager or, possibly, Seegers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Segars in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Segars has experienced a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 12,982 in terms of total count and had a proportion of 0.8 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank slightly decreased to 13,660, representing a change of -5.22. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Segars surname increased modestly from 2,165 in 2000 to 2,216 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 2.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,982 | #13,660 | -5.22% |
| Count | 2,165 | 2,216 | 2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.75 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Segars
The Decennial U.S. Census ethnicity data shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Segars surname from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identified as White, growing from 84.99% in 2000 to 85.88% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black saw a small decrease from 12.06% to 11.37%. Those claiming Hispanic ethnicity rose slightly from 1.34% to 1.49%. Individuals identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 1.06% to 0.59%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.99% | 85.88% | 1.05% |
| Black | 12.06% | 11.37% | -5.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.49% | 11.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0.59% | -44.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |