Explore the Family Name Sellas
The meaning of Sellas
1. Greek: occupational name from Latin sella ‘saddle, throne’, so ‘saddle-maker’. 2. Catalan: Castilianized form of Sellés (see Selles).
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How common is the last name Sellas in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sellas" saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,143rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 69,793rd spot, presenting a 1.9% change. The count of people with this surname also increased by nearly 10%, from 256 in 2000 to 281 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname "Sellas" per 100,000 individuals rose by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #69,793 | 1.9% |
| Count | 256 | 281 | 9.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sellas
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sellas", we see some shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 70.7% of people with the surname identified as White, but this number decreased by 9.9% to 63.7% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic increased significantly, from 23.05% in 2000 to 32.03% in 2010, a rise of 38.96%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.95% and 3.13% respectively in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.7% | 63.7% | -9.9% |
| Hispanic | 23.05% | 32.03% | 38.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |