Explore the Family Name Sember
The meaning of Sember
1. English: variant of Simper. 2. German: variant of Semper. The surname Sember is very rare in Germany. It is also found in Poland.
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How common is the last name Sember in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sember saw a dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 52,935 in terms of popularity, but it dropped to 60,790 by 2010, marking a decline of 14.84%. The number of people bearing the surname also decreased from 367 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, showcasing a reduction of 9.81%. The proportion per 100,000 population with this surname fell by 21.43%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #60,790 | -14.84% |
| Count | 367 | 331 | -9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sember
In terms of ethnic identity, most individuals with the surname Sember identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.19% identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 95.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, 1.63% identified as Hispanic and 1.36% as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, no individual with the surname Sember identified as either Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 95.47% | -0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |