Explore the Family Name Selph
The meaning of Selph
Americanized form of German Self.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Selph in the United States?
The surname Selph, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 10,570 which slipped to 10,787 by 2010 - a decrease of 2.05%. Despite its declining rank, the actual count of people with the Selph surname increased from 2,786 in 2000 to 2,957 in 2010, showing a growth of 6.14%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the Selph surname has slightly decreased from 1.03 in 2000 to 1.0 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,570 | #10,787 | -2.05% |
| Count | 2,786 | 2,957 | 6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 1 | -2.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selph
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Selph surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Selph surname were predominantly of White ethnicity, though this percentage fell from 89.12% in 2000 to 86.17% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 4.09% to 5.44%) and Black (from 4.92% to 6.19%). The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw a significant rise, more than doubling from 0.22% to 0.47%, while those identifying with two or more races increased marginally from 1.08% to 1.15%. The proportion of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at 0.57% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.12% | 86.17% | -3.31% |
| Black | 4.92% | 6.19% | 25.81% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 5.44% | 33.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.15% | 6.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.47% | 113.64% |