Explore the Family Name Seier
The meaning of Seier
German: 1. occupational name for a farmer, from Middle High German saien ‘to sow’. 2. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with sigi ‘victory’ + heri ‘army’. 3. variant of Seeger 1.
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How common is the last name Seier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seier experienced a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 44,430 in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to rank 45,189, representing a 1.71% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Seier surname increased from 456 in 2000 to 474 in 2010, a rise of 3.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by about 5.88%, going from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #45,189 | -1.71% |
| Count | 456 | 474 | 3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Seier surname identify as White. This group made up 98.25% of Seiers in 2000 and slightly decreased to 96.84% by 2010. The census recorded no Seiers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. However, there was a new development in 2010, with 1.69% of Seiers identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 96.84% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |