Explore the Family Name Segrest
The meaning of Segrest
Americanized form of German Siegrist.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Segrest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Segrest showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Segrest was ranked as the 18,892nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell slightly to the 19,053rd position, marking a small change of -0.85%. However, the number of individuals identified with this surname increased from 1,337 to 1,429 during the same period, accounting for a growth rate of 6.88%. The proportion of people named Segrest per 100,000 also decreased by 4% from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,892 | #19,053 | -0.85% |
| Count | 1,337 | 1,429 | 6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.48 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Segrest
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Segrest, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White, with a minor decrease from 84.44% in 2000 to 84.32% in 2010. Hispanic identification saw an increase from 3.29% to 3.64%, while Black representation slightly decreased from 11.14% to 10.71%. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander community started being represented in 2010, despite not being present in the 2000 data. Unfortunately, the "Two or more races" category, which had a presence of 0.75% in 2000, was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. The American Indian and Alaskan Native communities remained unrepresented in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.44% | 84.32% | -0.14% |
| Black | 11.14% | 10.71% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 3.64% | 10.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |