Explore the Family Name Semrau
The meaning of Semrau
German: standardized spelling of Semrow. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerda, Konrad, Otto, Siegfried, Sigismund, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Semrau in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Semrau slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Semrau was ranked the 27,439th most popular surname in the United States and fell to 28,998th most popular by 2010, representing a decrease of 5.68%. The number of individuals bearing the Semrau surname also declined from 827 in 2000 to 819 in 2010, marking a reduction of approximately 0.97%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.31 to 0.28 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,439 | #28,998 | -5.68% |
| Count | 827 | 819 | -0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semrau
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Semrau. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as white in both 2000 (96.37%) and 2010 (94.02%), though there was a small decline of about 2.44%. There was no reported change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races increased by nearly 46%, from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. Similarly, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of approximately 64%, rising from 1.93% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 94.02% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.17% | 64.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.59% | 45.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |