Explore the Family Name Senseney
The meaning of Senseney
Variant of Sensenig, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Senseney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Senseney has slightly decreased over a decade. The ranking of the surname dropped from 48,021 in 2000 to 49,461 in 2010, marking a 3% decline. However, the count, or the number of people with this surname, increased by 2.66% during the same period, rising from 414 to 425. Yet, its proportion per 100k individuals fell by 6.67%, indicating that while the number of people bearing the surname increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #49,461 | -3% |
| Count | 414 | 425 | 2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senseney
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Senseney, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 97.10% to 95.06%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 34.2%, rising from 1.93% to 2.59%. Notably, the census recorded a small percentage (1.41%) of people with this surname identifying as two or more races in 2010, which was absent in the 2000 data. No individuals with the surname Senseney identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.06% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.59% | 34.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |