Explore the Family Name Seltenreich
The meaning of Seltenreich
German: nickname for someone of limited means, from Middle High German selten ‘seldom’ + rīch ‘rich’. Compare Seldomridge.
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How common is the last name Seltenreich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seltenreich has significantly grown in recent years. In 2000, Seltenreich ranked 112,967th in popularity, and by 2010, it jumped to 93,921st, marking an increase of roughly 16.86%. Notably, the count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 144 in 2000 to 195 in 2010, a substantial growth of 35.42%. Consequently, the proportion of Seltenreich per 100,000 people increased by 40% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #93,921 | 16.86% |
| Count | 144 | 195 | 35.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.07 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seltenreich
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the Seltenreich surname predominantly identify as White, making up 99.31% in 2000 and 98.46% in 2010. This indicates a slight decrease of 0.86% over the decade. The data did not record any individuals with the Seltenreich surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no records of individuals identifying with two or more races under this surname during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.31% | 98.46% | -0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |