Explore the Family Name Seivert
The meaning of Seivert
German: variant of Sievert and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this. This surname is also found in Belgium (in the province of Luxembourg).
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How common is the last name Seivert in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Seivert has slightly declined in the United States between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 41,995 in 2000, it dropped to 43,885 in 2010, marking a 4.5% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Seivert surname increased marginally from 487 in 2000 to 491 in 2010, reflecting a 0.82% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #43,885 | -4.5% |
| Count | 487 | 491 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seivert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Seivert surname identify as white. In 2000, 97.95% of Seiverts identified as white, declining slightly to 97.56% by 2010. During the same period, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the surname, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained constant at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 97.56% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |