Explore the Family Name Selway
The meaning of Selway
English (Somerset and Devon): variant of Salway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Selway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Selway has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Selway was ranked 49,471st in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 47,966th place - a growth rate of 3.04%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 399 in 2000 to 441 in 2010, representing an increase of 10.53%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with the surname Selway per 100,000 remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #47,966 | 3.04% |
| Count | 399 | 441 | 10.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selway
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Selway, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly held by those identifying as White. In 2000, 97.49% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this number decreased to 93.20% by 2010. The census data for 2010 also showed some diversification in the ethnicity of those holding the Selway surname, with 2.95% identifying as belonging to two or more races and 3.17% identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during the observed periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 93.2% | -4.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |