Explore the Family Name Selin
The meaning of Selin
1. Swedish: ornamental or habitational name, perhaps from the placename element sel- ‘stretch of smooth water’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. 2. Polish: adaptation of German Sellin. The vast majority of bearers of this surname live in counties of Puck and Wejherowo. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Borge. German Alfons, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Selin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Selin has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,492nd in popularity, but by the end of the decade, it had moved up to 31,453rd, marking a change of 0.12%. The count of people with the surname Selin also rose during this period, from 695 to 736, an increase of 5.9%. However, its proportion per 100k people saw a small decrease, dropping by 3.85% from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #31,453 | 0.12% |
| Count | 695 | 736 | 5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts amongst those bearing the Selin surname between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of people identifying as White increased slightly from 91.22% to 92.39% while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a marginal increase from 1.87% to 1.90%. The proportion of people identifying as Hispanic experienced a minor decrease from 3.17% to 3.13%. Notably, those identifying as Black appeared in the data for 2010 at 1.49%, where they were previously unrepresented in 2000. The category of Two or more races was represented in 2000 at 2.73%, but this data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There was no representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.22% | 92.39% | 1.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 3.13% | -1.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Black | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |