Explore the Family Name Seip
The meaning of Seip
South German: from a short form of the personal names Seipold (see Seibold) or Seiprecht (see Seibert). This surname is also found in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Seip in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seip in the United States has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 21493 to 21972. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 4.24%, totaling 1,181 people in 2010 compared to 1,133 in 2000. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people fell marginally by 4.76%, from 0.42 to 0.4 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,493 | #21,972 | -2.23% |
| Count | 1,133 | 1,181 | 4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seip
The census data also indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Seip between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the name are of White ethnicity, although there was a slight decrease of 2.59% in this group over the decade. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian, and Alaskan Native groups in either year. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.68% to 3.81%. The number of those identifying with two or more races also fell slightly, from 0.62% to 0.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 94.92% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 3.81% | 126.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.59% | -4.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |