Explore the Family Name Seher
The meaning of Seher
1. South German: topographic name for someone who lived by a lake, from a derivative of Middle High German sē ‘lake’. 2. North German: occupational name from Middle Low German sēder ‘(salt) boiler’, a person working in the salt industry. 3. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from seher ‘time just before dawn’. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a visionary, from German Seher ‘seer’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Seher saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 47,654 in 2000 to 48,901 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 2.62%. However, the actual count of people with the Seher surname increased from 418 to 431 during the same period, an increase of around 3.11%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #48,901 | -2.62% |
| Count | 418 | 431 | 3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seher
The data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Seher. In 2010, most people with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.17% in 2000 to 91.88%. An interesting shift is observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which increased from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. Furthermore, there was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, 2.55% identified as two or more races and 3.48% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 91.88% | -4.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.86% | 55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |