Explore the Family Name Sellner
The meaning of Sellner
South German: from Middle High German seldener ‘inhabitant of a selde’, i.e. a hut with a small kitchen-garden, but no agricultural land attached. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius, Dietrich, Erna, Florian, Frieda, Otto, Wendelin.
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How common is the last name Sellner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, regarding the popularity of the surname Sellner, there has been a slight decline in rank from 20,413 in 2000 to 20,985 in 2010, marking a change of -2.8. However, the actual count of individuals with the Sellner surname increased by 3.64 percent, from 1,210 in 2000 to 1,254 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a slight decrease, going from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010, a decrease of -4.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,413 | #20,985 | -2.8% |
| Count | 1,210 | 1,254 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sellner
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Sellner surname identify as White, with nearly no change in this percentage from 2000 (97.11) to 2010 (96.81). There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.50 in 2000 to 0.96 in 2010, a significant change of 92.00 percent. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight decrease over this time period, from 1.57 to 1.28. Both Hispanic and Black ethnic identities experienced an increase from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010, a change of 17.07 percent. No change was observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 96.81% | -0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.57% | 1.28% | -18.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 0.96% | 92% |
| Hispanic | 0.41% | 0.48% | 17.07% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0.48% | 17.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |