Explore the Family Name Sekula
The meaning of Sekula
1. Jewish (from Poland; Sekuła): habitational name from the village of Sekuła in eastern Poland. 2. Polish (mainly Sekuła), Czech, and Slovak: apparently from Latin saecula ‘centuries, ages’, perhaps a nickname for someone who constantly repeated the Latin religious incantation saecula saeculorum ‘for ever and ever’ (literally ‘for centuries of centuries’). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avrohom, Chaim, Mayer, Menachem, Shimon, Yecheskel, Yosef. Polish Jerzy, Kazimierz, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Sekula in the United States?
The surname Sekula saw a moderate rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 26,191st and rose to 25,555th by 2010, marking an increase of 2.43%. The count of individuals carrying the surname also grew from 878 to 966 over this ten-year period, a 10.02% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,191 | #25,555 | 2.43% |
| Count | 878 | 966 | 10.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sekula
In terms of ethnicity, the Sekula surname presents an interesting shift based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of Sekulas identified as White in both 2000 (97.04%) and 2010 (95.24%), there was a slight decrease of 1.85% over the decade. On the other hand, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant jump of 49.48%, from 1.94% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010. Additionally, new ethnic identities were reported among those with the Sekula surname in 2010, with 0.72% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1.04% reporting they belonged to two or more races. No changes were recorded for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 95.24% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.9% | 49.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |