Explore the Family Name Seldon
The meaning of Seldon
English (Devon): habitational name from Seldon in Hatherleigh (Devon), and perhaps also Selden Farm in Patching (Sussex), though no medieval evidence for the Sussex placename has been found. The Devon placename probably derives from Old English sele ‘dwelling, hall’ + dūn ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Seldon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Seldon witnessed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,186th most common surname, but it moved up to the 17,040th position by 2010, representing a modest 0.85% climb. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,520 in 2000 to 1,667 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.67%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Seldon per 100,000 increased by 1.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,186 | #17,040 | 0.85% |
| Count | 1,520 | 1,667 | 9.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.57 | 1.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seldon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Seldon diversified over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black (72.63%), followed by White (23.82%), while a small percentage identified as Two or more races (1.84%) or Hispanic (0.92%). By 2010, although Black remained the predominant ethnic identification (68.57%), there were notable increases in the percentages identifying as Two or more races (3.90%, up by 111.96%) and Hispanic (2.16%, up by 134.78%). The percentage identifying as White saw a minor rise to 24.30%. No change was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.63% | 68.57% | -5.59% |
| White | 23.82% | 24.3% | 2.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 3.9% | 111.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.16% | 134.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |