Explore the Family Name Senay
The meaning of Senay
Altered form of French Senet (see Seney). The surname Senay, which is a variant of Seney and hence probably a cognate of Senet, is also found in France (mainly Seine-Maritime). Some characteristic forenames: French Adelard, Armand, Marcel, Origene.
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How common is the last name Senay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Senay has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 51,583 to 51,723, a change of -0.27%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname has increased by 6.07%, from 379 to 402. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people has remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #51,723 | -0.27% |
| Count | 379 | 402 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senay
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Senay. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of White individuals with this surname decreased by 5.20% while there was a significant increase of 159.24% for Black individuals and an 89.24% increase for Hispanic individuals. The census reported no changes in the numbers of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname during the same period. The data for two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 90.05% | -5.2% |
| Black | 2.11% | 5.47% | 159.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.99% | 89.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |