Explore the Family Name Selbe
The meaning of Selbe
German: habitational name from Selb near Hof. This surname is virtually non-existing in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Selbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Selbe had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Selbe ranked 48,109th with 413 counts, but by 2010, it fell to 48,901st despite an increase in count to 431. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #48,901 | -1.65% |
| Count | 413 | 431 | 4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selbe
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Selbe based on the Decennial U.S. Census data saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as White decreased marginally from 94.43% to 93.04%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.42% to 3.71%. There was also a notable increase in individuals who identified with two or more races, rising from 1.21% to 1.86%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero from 1.69% in 2000. The category for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native both remained at zero percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 93.04% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 3.71% | 53.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.86% | 53.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |