Explore the Family Name Seldomridge
The meaning of Seldomridge
Americanized form of German Seltenreich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seldomridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Seldomridge' saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,376th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 56,588th position, marking a change of -2.19%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 347 to 361 during the same period, a growth of 4.03%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decline of -7.69%, moving from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #56,588 | -2.19% |
| Count | 347 | 361 | 4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seldomridge
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Seldomridge' shows that it is predominantly linked with white ethnicity. In 2000, 99.71% of those with the surname were identified as white, dropping marginally to 98.89% in 2010. The change in percentage points was -0.82 over the decade. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.71% | 98.89% | -0.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |