Explore the Family Name Sellon
The meaning of Sellon
English (Derbyshire): probably a variant of Sellen.
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How common is the last name Sellon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sellon has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from the 51,583rd spot in 2000 to 55,962nd in 2010, marking an 8.49% decrease. The count of individuals bearing the Sellon surname also decreased by 3.43%, falling from 379 individuals in 2000 to 366 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #55,962 | -8.49% |
| Count | 379 | 366 | -3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sellon
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Sellon surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.83% of the individuals with the surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.72% in 2010. There was a small rise in Black ethnicity linked to the surname from 0% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. Hispanic representation decreased to zero in 2010 after accounting for 1.32% in 2000. There were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the decade; these groups remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 96.72% | -0.11% |
| Black | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |