Explore the Family Name Segur
The meaning of Segur
1. English: altered form of Segar. 2. French (southern; Ségur) and Catalan: habitational name from any of various places in the southern part of France and in Catalonia named with Occitan ségur, Catalan segur ‘safe, well-defended’. Compare Sigur. 3. Spanish (Extremadura): nickname or metonymic occupational name from segur ‘small axe’.
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How common is the last name Segur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Segur has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Segur ranked 56,687 in popularity among all surnames in the United States and dropped to rank 58,876 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.86%. However, the number of individuals who bear this surname increased from 337 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 2.08%. The proportion of individuals with the Segur surname per 100k population remained consistent at 0.12 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #58,876 | -3.86% |
| Count | 337 | 344 | 2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Segur
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Segur also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of individuals with the Segur surname identified as White, accounting for 90.50% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 90.70% in 2010. The representation of the Black community within the Segur surname increased by 53.85%, from 2.08% in 2000 to 3.20% in 2010. Meanwhile, the portion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a decline of 29.88%, decreasing from 4.15% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. The census began recording individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races in 2010, reporting 1.45% and 1.74% respectively. The count of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 90.7% | 0.22% |
| Black | 2.08% | 3.2% | 53.85% |
| Hispanic | 4.15% | 2.91% | -29.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.74% | 17.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |