Explore the Family Name Selling
The meaning of Selling
1. English (London and Kent): variant of Sellen. 2. Swedish: habitational name from placenames beginning with Sel- + the suffix -ing. 3. Swedish: possibly also a variant of Sälling (see Salling). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Holger.
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How common is the last name Selling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Selling" saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Selling was ranked 78,326 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 101,247, marking a decline of 29.26 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during the same period from 227 to 178, representing a drop of 21.59 percent. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 population also reduced by 25 percent from 0.08 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #101,247 | -29.26% |
| Count | 227 | 178 | -21.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selling
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname Selling identified as white in both years, with 92.95 percent in 2000 and 92.70 percent in 2010, showing a slight dip of 0.27 percent. There were also changes seen in other ethnic identities. Notably, those identifying with two or more races increased drastically by 104.09 percent from 2.20 percent to 4.49 percent. Meanwhile, individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 2.20 percent to zero during the decade. The census reported no individuals with the surname Selling identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.95% | 92.7% | -0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 4.49% | 104.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.2% | 0% | 0% |