Explore the Family Name Sehic
The meaning of Sehic
Bosniak (Šehić): patronymic from a short form of the Muslim personal name Šehan, which is derived from the Arabic title shaikh ‘chief, head’ (see Sheikh), and of Šehid (see Shahid). It is also found as a Croatian surname, originating from the time of the Turkish occupation of the Balkans.
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How common is the last name Sehic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sehic has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,610th whereas by 2010, it had jumped to the 60,960th spot, marking a jump of nearly 15%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 254 to 330, a growth rate of almost 30%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people for this surname saw an increase of over 22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #60,960 | 14.87% |
| Count | 254 | 330 | 29.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sehic
From an ethnicity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that most of those carrying the Sehic surname identify as White, with nearly 97% reporting this ethnicity in 2010, a nearly 10% increase from the previous decade. In 2000, there was a small portion (11.02%) who identified with two or more races, however, this group was not present in the 2010 census data. A minuscule percentage (1.52%) reported Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, which wasn't recorded in the 2000 data. No individuals with the Sehic surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.19% | 96.97% | 9.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 11.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |