Explore the Family Name Senne
The meaning of Senne
1. German: variant of Senn. 2. German: habitational name from a place so named, for example near Bielefeld. 3. French: from Old French senne ‘assembly, gathering’, or from the word in northern Middle French which referred to a fine imposed on someone who worked on a Sunday and hence possibly to someone who had incurred such a fine. 4. French (Senné): variant of Sené (see Sene 1).
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How common is the last name Senne in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Senne experienced a slight dip in popularity during the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, it ranked 27,945th in popularity among surnames in the United States, dropping to 29,334th in 2010. This represents a change of approximately -4.97%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 808 in 2000 to 806 in 2010, translating to a -0.25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,945 | #29,334 | -4.97% |
| Count | 808 | 806 | -0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senne
On the aspect of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts within the ethnic identity of those bearing the Senne surname between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with changes of 40.32% and 50.51% respectively. However, there was a slight decrease in the proportions identifying as White and those reporting two or more races. The percentages changed by -1.28% for Whites and -17.65% for those of multiple ethnic identities. There were no reported changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 95.29% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.49% | 50.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.12% | -17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.87% | 40.32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |