Explore the Family Name Seith
The meaning of Seith
German: from a pet form (Sito) of an ancient Germanic personal name, for instance Sigbert, formed with Sigi ‘victory’ as the first element.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Seith has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. The rank of the surname fell from 48,665 in 2000 to 65,593 in 2010, representing a decline of approximately 34.78%. Meanwhile, the number of people with this surname dropped by 25.8%, from 407 in 2000 to 302 in 2010. The proportion of those with the name Seith per 100k decreased from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a drop of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #65,593 | -34.78% |
| Count | 407 | 302 | -25.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seith
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Seith, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (92.14%), a figure that slightly reduced to 91.72% in 2010. During this decade, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation within this group, moving from 0 to 3.31%. Instances of individuals identifying as Two or More Races disappeared by 2010, but Hispanic and Black representation saw increases, going from 1.47% to 1.66% and 1.97% to 2.32% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.14% | 91.72% | -0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Black | 1.97% | 2.32% | 17.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.66% | 12.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |