Explore the Family Name Selesky
The meaning of Selesky
Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from any of a number of places called Selishche.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Selesky in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Selesky saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,420th in terms of frequency, but in 2010 it dropped to 58,042nd place, marking an 8.65% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with the Selesky surname also dipped from 363 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, a decline of 3.58%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Selesky per 100,000 individuals decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #58,042 | -8.65% |
| Count | 363 | 350 | -3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selesky
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Selesky, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 (94.77%) and 2010 (94%). There was also a small increase in the number of Seleskys identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 3.31% in 2000 to 4% in 2010, which represents a growth rate of 20.85%. Meanwhile, there were no Seleskys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, the data indicates that in 2010, 1.43% of people with the surname Selesky identified themselves as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 94% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 4% | 20.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |