Explore the Family Name Seligmann
The meaning of Seligmann
1. German: variant of Selig. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Seligman. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Gunther, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Seligmann in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Seligmann saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Seligmann ranked 86,992 in popularity with a count of 199 bearers, representing a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the ranking dropped to 103,181 with 174 individuals bearing the name, reflecting a proportion of 0.06 per 100,000. This equates to a drop in rank and count by 18.61% and 12.56% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #103,181 | -18.61% |
| Count | 199 | 174 | -12.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seligmann
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of those with the surname Seligmann identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.97% in 2000 to 94.83% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either census year. However, there was an emergence of the Seligmann surname within the Hispanic community in 2010, accounting for 4.02% of those who bear the name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 94.83% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |