Explore the Family Name Semedo
The meaning of Semedo
Spanish (mainly Extremadura) and Portuguese: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Semedo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Semedo has seen an increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Semedo ranked 55,481st in prevalence but jumped to 41,303rd by 2010, a change of 25.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also climbed from 346 to 527, indicating a 52.31% rise. The proportion of people named Semedo per 100,000 increased by 38.46%, moving from 0.13 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #41,303 | 25.55% |
| Count | 346 | 527 | 52.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.18 | 38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semedo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Semedo name is associated with a variety of ethnic identities, with significant changes observed between 2000 and 2010. There was a marked increase in the percentage of Black individuals bearing the surname, rising from 30.35% to 63.00%, a change of over 107%. White individuals with the Semedo surname also saw a near doubling from 12.14% to 24.10%. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased drastically from 51.16% to 6.26%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals slightly dropped from 4.62% to 3.42%. Meanwhile, no instances of the surname were found among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 30.35% | 63% | 107.58% |
| White | 12.14% | 24.1% | 98.52% |
| Two or More Races | 51.16% | 6.26% | -87.76% |
| Hispanic | 4.62% | 3.42% | -25.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |