Explore the Family Name Sellin
The meaning of Sellin
1. North German: habitational name from any of several places so named, for example on the island of Rügen. 2. Swedish: variant of Selin.
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How common is the last name Sellin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sellin" has experienced slight changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sellin was ranked 45,227 in popularity and by 2010, it had moved to rank 48,717, indicating a decline of approximately 7.72%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 446 to 433, marking a decrease of 2.91%. The proportion per 100,000 population dropped from 0.17 to 0.15, which is a decrease of 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #48,717 | -7.72% |
| Count | 446 | 433 | -2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sellin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sellin has also seen some adjustments according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the Sellin surname identify as White, making up 95.96% in 2000 and 94.92% in 2010, a minor decrease of 1.08%. There appears to be no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the Sellin surname bearers. However, there is a noted increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.35% to 1.85%, an increase of 37.04%. Additionally, there was a decrease of 22.35% in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 1.79% to 1.39% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 94.92% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.85% | 37.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 1.39% | -22.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |