Explore the Family Name Seil
The meaning of Seil
German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a rope maker, from Middle High German seil ‘rope’. 2. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name (Segilo) formed with sigi ‘victory’ as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Friedrich.
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How common is the last name Seil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seil has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,385 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 94,730, indicating a 47.13% decline. In raw numbers, this corresponds to a drop from 289 individuals with the Seil surname in 2000 to just 193 in 2010, which equates to a 33.22% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the Seil surname per 100,000 people also declined by 36.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #94,730 | -47.13% |
| Count | 289 | 193 | -33.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seil
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Seil. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals with the Seil surname who identified as White from 97.23% in 2000 to 97.41% in 2010, an increase of 0.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 97.41% | 0.19% |
| 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% |