Explore the Family Name Sehr
The meaning of Sehr
South German: variant of Seher 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sehr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sehr has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,572nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 48,436th position -- a change of 4.22%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 388 to 436, representing a growth rate of 12.37%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sehr per 100,000 also saw an increase from 0.14 to 0.15, marking a 7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #48,436 | 4.22% |
| Count | 388 | 436 | 12.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sehr
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sehr, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.36% to 92.89%. The data also indicates a significant rise in the percentage of people who identify as Hispanic, from 1.80% in 2000 to 4.59% in 2010, an increase of 155%. Additionally, there was a decline in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.29% to 1.15%. Notably, the 2010 census included individuals who identified with two or more races, whereas this category did not appear in the 2000 data. No individuals with the surname Sehr identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 92.89% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 4.59% | 155% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 1.15% | -10.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |