Explore the Family Name Sehl
The meaning of Sehl
North German: variant of Seele.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sehl" has moderately increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,385th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 60,347th spot, marking a 6.27% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 289 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, which represents a rise of 15.57%. However, the proportion of people with the "Sehl" surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #60,347 | 6.27% |
| Count | 289 | 334 | 15.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sehl
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname "Sehl" identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 97.58% identified this way, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.31% by 2010. There are no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Similarly, no one with the "Sehl" surname reported having two or more ethnic identities during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 97.31% | -0.28% |
| 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% |