Explore the Family Name Selvidge
The meaning of Selvidge
English (Leicestershire): 1. from Middle English selvage, silvadge ‘edge of a cloth, bandage, ornamental edging (to a cloth or garment)’, hence a nickname for someone who made or sold such items. 2. variant of Savage.
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How common is the last name Selvidge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Selvidge saw marginal changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Selvidge was ranked 21,776th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 22,530th place, showing a decrease of 3.46%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.42% over the decade, from 1,114 to 1,141. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight decrease of -4.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,776 | #22,530 | -3.46% |
| Count | 1,114 | 1,141 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selvidge
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the distribution for the surname Selvidge. In 2000, 92.73% identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 89.48% by 2010. The proportions identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races both saw significant increases, rising by 43.01% and 40.28% respectively. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose over the decade, however, there were no Black individuals recorded with the surname in 2000 but by 2010, they made up 0.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 89.48% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.86% | 5.52% | 43.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.02% | 40.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 1.75% | 38.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.79% | 9.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |