Explore the Family Name Selle
The meaning of Selle
1. German: from Middle High German, Middle Low German selle ‘friend, companion’. 2. English: variant of Sell. 3. Dutch (also Te Selle): habitational name from any of the farms called Selle or Zelle in Gelderland or from Zelle in Herenthout, Antwerp (Belgium). Compare Teselle. 4. French: habitational name from any of various places called Selle, Selles, or La Selle, named with Latin cella ‘cell; cot, hut, stall’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Dietrich, Gerhard, Hans, Hedwig, Hermann, Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Selle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Selle' experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17771st most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had fallen to the 19234th spot, representing an 8.23% drop. The count of individuals bearing the name also decreased from 1,453 in 2000 to 1,410 in 2010, a decline of 2.96%. The proportion per 100,000 people went from 0.54 to 0.48 during this period, showing an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,771 | #19,234 | -8.23% |
| Count | 1,453 | 1,410 | -2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.48 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selle
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Selle'. Predominantly, individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight 1.68% decrease in this group from 2000 to 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 71.08%, albeit from a low base of 0.83% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. Individuals claiming Asian/Pacific Islander heritage also increased by 17.48%. Similarly, those reporting two or more races rose significantly, seeing a 56.55% increase between the two census years. It is noteworthy that no individuals with the surname 'Selle' identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 94.4% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.27% | 56.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.42% | 71.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 1.21% | 17.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |