Explore the Family Name Selders
The meaning of Selders
German: topographic or status name, from Middle High German selder ‘dweller in a hut or peasant’s cottage’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Selders in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Selders has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,366th, but by 2010, it had risen to the 16,130th rank, marking a 16.71% improvement. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a substantial growth of 38.64%, from 1,294 in 2000 to 1,794 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 27.08%, reflecting an enhanced presence of the Selders surname in the U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,366 | #16,130 | 16.71% |
| Count | 1,294 | 1,794 | 38.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.61 | 27.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selders
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the Selders surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the White ethnicity saw an increase from 63.21% in 2000 to 68.56% in 2010, the Black ethnicity decreased from 33.93% to 26.98%. Notably, those identifying as Two or more races surged by 143.55%, albeit from a small base of 0.62% to 1.51%. Hispanic representation also slightly ticked up from 1.78% to 1.90%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were introduced in the 2010 census, accounting for 0.67% and 0.39% of the Selders surname holders respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.21% | 68.56% | 8.46% |
| Black | 33.93% | 26.98% | -20.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 1.9% | 6.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 1.51% | 143.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |