Explore the Family Name Seiferth
The meaning of Seiferth
German: variant of Seifert. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seiferth in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Seiferth has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name slipped from 69,636 in 2000 to 79,075 in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.55%. In terms of the actual count, the number of people with the Seiferth last name similarly decreased from 263 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, showing an 8.37% drop. The proportion of the name per 100,000 population also dipped by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #79,075 | -13.55% |
| Count | 263 | 241 | -8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seiferth
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Seiferth identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 88.59% identified as White in 2000, and this figure saw a slight increase to 88.80% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic showed a notable change, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Black remained constant at 9.13% over the decade. No data was available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.59% | 88.8% | 0.24% |
| Black | 9.13% | 9.13% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |