Explore the Family Name Seldin
The meaning of Seldin
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Zeldin. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chana, Gerson, Naum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seldin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Seldin has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,999th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 63,524th position, marking a 7.67% drop. The total count of people with this surname also slightly declined from 321 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, a decrease of 2.18%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #63,524 | -7.67% |
| Count | 321 | 314 | -2.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seldin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Seldin, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 96.57% of individuals with this surname were White, and this figure slightly increased to 96.82% in 2010. In 2000, 1.56% of individuals with the Seldin surname identified as Hispanic, but this percentage dropped to zero in 2010. Additionally, the data for 2010 revealed a small percentage (1.59%) of Seldin individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, an ethnic category that was not represented in the 2000 data. There were no changes in representation for those identifying as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 96.82% | 0.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |