Explore the Family Name Segerson
The meaning of Segerson
1. Irish: probably an altered form of Searson. 2. Americanized form of an unidentified Norwegian patronymic, probably Sigurdsen (see Sigurdson). 3. Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Segersson: from the ornamental name Seger ‘victory’ + son ‘son’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Segerson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Segerson" has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it shifted from being the 78,326th most common surname in 2000 to the 90,853rd in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 16%. The count of individuals with the Segerson surname also decreased from 227 to 203 during this period, marking a drop of about 10.57%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname fell by roughly 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #90,853 | -15.99% |
| Count | 227 | 203 | -10.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Segerson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Segerson" is overwhelmingly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 96.04% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this proportion increased to 98.52% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there's no data for those identifying with two or more races in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 98.52% | 2.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |