Explore the Family Name Segers
The meaning of Segers
Flemish, Dutch, and North German: patronymic from Seger.
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How common is the last name Segers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Segers has seen a notable increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Segers ranked 19,208th in terms of frequency among all surnames, but climbed to 18,609th by 2010, showing a 3.12% change. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also rose, from 1,307 in 2000 to 1,480 in 2010, marking a significant 13.24% increase. The proportion of Segers per 100,000 people similarly showed growth, with a 4.17% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,208 | #18,609 | 3.12% |
| Count | 1,307 | 1,480 | 13.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.5 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Segers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Segers is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census figures. In 2000, 77.66% of those with this surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 76.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, 18.67% identified as Black in 2000, with a slight increase to 18.99% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Segers name also increased considerably during this period, from 1.07% to 1.96%. Furthermore, a small portion identified as belonging to two or more races, registering a minor increase from 2.14% to 2.16%. However, no change was recorded in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.66% | 76.69% | -1.25% |
| Black | 18.67% | 18.99% | 1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 2.16% | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.96% | 83.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |