Explore the Family Name Segel
The meaning of Segel
1. North German: metonymic occupational name for a sail maker, from Middle Low German segel ‘sail’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Segal. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Baruch, Isadore, Shoshana, Yakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Segel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Segel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 35,387th in 2000 and fell to the 39,164th position in 2010, marking a change of -10.67%. In terms of absolute numbers, there were 602 individuals with this surname in 2000, which decreased by 6.64% to 562 individuals in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.22 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #39,164 | -10.67% |
| Count | 602 | 562 | -6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Segel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Segel has seen some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with the surname Segel identify as White, making up 96.84% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.26% in 2010. Meanwhile, there has been an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010, showing a substantial change of 71.08%. People identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight increase from 0.83% to 0.89%. However, in both years, no individuals with the surname Segel identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, individuals identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.83% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 96.26% | -0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 1.42% | 71.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 0.89% | 7.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |