Explore the Family Name Sellinger
The meaning of Sellinger
1. English: variant of Salinger. 2. South German: habitational name for someone from a place called Selling, in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Sellinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sellinger" experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,176th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 41,359th - a decrease of 5.57%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell marginally, from 529 in 2000 to 526 in 2010, representing a 0.57% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased by 10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #41,359 | -5.57% |
| Count | 529 | 526 | -0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sellinger
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the surname "Sellinger" also showed some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 58.33%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly by 246.47%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as white dropped by 5.22%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. A new category of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities emerged in 2010 at 0.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 90.3% | -5.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 5.89% | 246.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 2.09% | 58.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |