Explore the Family Name Selmon
The meaning of Selmon
Altered form of Selman 1–3, a surname of English and German origin.
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How common is the last name Selmon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Selmon experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 24,037th most common surname in 2000, it fell to 25,356th place in 2010, representing a decrease of 5.49%. During this period, the count of people with the Selmon surname also slightly decreased from 979 to 976, marking a negligible reduction of 0.31%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Selmon surname per 100,000 dropped by 8.33%, moving from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,037 | #25,356 | -5.49% |
| Count | 979 | 976 | -0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selmon
The ethnicity associated with the Selmon surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group identifying with the Selmon surname was Black, which increased by 6.11% over the decade, from 58.22% to 61.78%. Those identifying as White decreased by 14.89%, moving from 37.08% to 31.56%. Hispanics represented the smallest ethnic identity in 2000 at 1.23%, but saw the most significant increase by 2010, rising to 2.36% - an increase of 91.87%. People identifying with two or more races rose from 2.76% to 3.38%, marking a 22.46% increase. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.22% | 61.78% | 6.11% |
| White | 37.08% | 31.56% | -14.89% |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% | 3.38% | 22.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.36% | 91.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |