Explore the Family Name Selner
The meaning of Selner
German: variant of Sellner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Selner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Selner has seen a slight increase in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 39,756 in popularity with a count of 520 people carrying it. By 2010, the rank had risen to 39,659 with an increased count of 554 people. This signifies a growth of 6.54% in the number of people with the Selner surname in this period, while its proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #39,659 | 0.24% |
| Count | 520 | 554 | 6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Selner surname identified as White in both census years, although there was a small decrease from 96.35% in 2000 to 92.60% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased, falling by 25% from 1.92% to 1.44%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people of Hispanic ethnicity rose to 3.25% in 2010 from no recorded percentage in 2000. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.96% to 2.35%, a change of 144.79%. No individuals with the Selner surname reported Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 92.6% | -3.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 2.35% | 144.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 1.44% | -25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |