Explore the Family Name Sellnow
The meaning of Sellnow
North German: habitational name from any of several places so named.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sellnow in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sellnow slightly increased in commonality between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 58,849th in popularity; by 2010, it had risen to 58,337th. This change represented a growth rate of approximately 0.87%. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 322 to 348, marking an 8.07% increase over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12, indicating that while the surname's popularity and count increased, its overall representation within the population did not significantly change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #58,337 | 0.87% |
| Count | 322 | 348 | 8.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sellnow
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an overwhelmingly White demographic associated with the surname Sellnow. In both 2000 and 2010, well over 97% of those with this surname identified as White, with very slight growth (0.22%) observed over the decade. Those identifying as part of two or more races made up a small fraction of the total, increasing from 1.55% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010—an increase rate of 10.97%. No individuals with the surname Sellnow reported being Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 97.41% | 0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.72% | 10.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |