Explore the Family Name Selhorst
The meaning of Selhorst
North German and Dutch: habitational name from a place like Seelhorst near Hanover, Germany, or from any of several farms named Selhorst or Zelhorst in Salland and near Harderwijk in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Selhorst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Selhorst' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,453 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 63,373 position, marking a 6.59% drop. The number of individuals bearing this surname also slightly decreased during this decade, with a count reduction from 318 to 315, equating to a minor change of -0.94%. Despite this, the proportion per 100,000 people only fell by 0.01, from 0.12 to 0.11, reflecting an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #63,373 | -6.59% |
| Count | 318 | 315 | -0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selhorst
The ethnic identity associated with 'Selhorst' has remained largely consistent over the same time period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of those using this surname identify as White, accounting for 97.17% in 2000 and 96.51% in 2010, showing a minimal decrease of 0.68%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010, which was not observed in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.51% | -0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |