Explore the Family Name Seidemann
The meaning of Seidemann
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a silk merchant, from Middle High German sīde (German Seide) ‘silk’ + man (German Mann) ‘man’. Compare Seide.
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How common is the last name Seidemann in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Seidemann has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Seidemann was ranked 131,366th in terms of popularity and had a count of 119 individuals. By 2010, the rank improved to 130,610 and the count went up to 130 individuals, showing an increase by approximately 9.24%. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.04, indicating that while the surname has grown in usage, it still remains relatively uncommon.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #130,610 | 0.58% |
| Count | 119 | 130 | 9.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seidemann
In examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Seidemann, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some diversity. In 2000, 91.60% of those with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this decreased to 84.62%. Over the same time period, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black. However, between 2000 and 2010, there was an emergence of Seidemanns who identified as belonging to two or more races or as being American Indian and Alaskan Native, each group making up 5.38% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.6% | 84.62% | -7.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 5.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |