Explore the Family Name Selan
The meaning of Selan
Slovenian: habitational name for someone from any of the many places in Slovenia called Sela, Sele or Selo, named with selo ‘hamlet, village’, or an archaic nickname or status name for a peasant or a villager, derived from the same word. This surname is also found in Argentina. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Andres, Luis, Sixto. Slovenian Franjo, Marta.
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How common is the last name Selan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Selan saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Selan ranked 68,782 in popularity with a count of about 267 people bearing the name. However, by 2010, it dropped to rank 79,846 with only around 238 individuals identified with this surname, a decrease of 16.09% in popularity and 10.86% in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #79,846 | -16.09% |
| Count | 267 | 238 | -10.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selan
When discussing the ethnicity of those who bear the surname Selan, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The majority, at both time points, were categorized as White, with 89.14% in 2000 and 87.39% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.96%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity individuals for both years examined. The number of Hispanic individuals increased from 7.12% to 9.24%, reflecting an increase of 29.78%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group showed a minor decrease from 2.62% to 2.52%. There were no records of individuals identifying with two or more races for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.14% | 87.39% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 7.12% | 9.24% | 29.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.62% | 2.52% | -3.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |