Explore the Family Name Selfe
The meaning of Selfe
English: variant of Self.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Selfe in the United States?
The surname Selfe, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,046 and by 2010 it dropped to 66,164, marking a decrease of 6.64%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a marginal drop from 302 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, signifying a diminution of about 0.99%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #66,164 | -6.64% |
| Count | 302 | 299 | -0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selfe
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Selfe showed some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. However, individuals identifying as White made up the majority, accounting for 92.72% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.97% by 2010. The surname among Black individuals declined by 14.94%, from 6.29% in 2000 to 5.35% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic population began to bear the surname Selfe, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.72% | 91.97% | -0.81% |
| Black | 6.29% | 5.35% | -14.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |