Explore the Family Name Sellier
The meaning of Sellier
French: occupational name from sellier ‘saddler’. This surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Ulrich. French Marc, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Sellier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sellier has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from a rank of 71,808 to 75,564, representing a 5.23% drop. However, the count of people with this surname has actually increased slightly, from 253 to 255, marking a 0.79% increase. Despite these shifts, the proportion of individuals with the Sellier surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #75,564 | -5.23% |
| Count | 253 | 255 | 0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sellier
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sellier, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few changes between 2000 and 2010. While in 2000, around 89.33% of individuals with the Sellier surname identified as White, this number declined to 84.31% in 2010. Over the same time period, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic (from 4.35% to 5.49%) and Black (from 3.95% to 6.67%). Interestingly, in 2010, there was also a small percentage (1.96%) of individuals with the Sellier surname who identified with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.33% | 84.31% | -5.62% |
| Black | 3.95% | 6.67% | 68.86% |
| Hispanic | 4.35% | 5.49% | 26.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |