Explore the Family Name Seok
The meaning of Seok
Korean: variant of Sŏk (see Sok 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seok in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Seok has seen a notable rise in popularity within the United States. In 2000, Seok was ranked as the 80,216th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had climbed to 55,619th - a change of over 30 percent. In terms of the number of people with this surname, there was a substantial increase of nearly 68 percent from 220 individuals in 2000 to 369 in 2010. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which increased from 0.08 to 0.13 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #55,619 | 30.66% |
| Count | 220 | 369 | 67.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seok
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides valuable insights into the ethnicity of people with the surname Seok. The vast majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, representing 96.82 percent in 2000 and growing slightly to 97.56 percent in 2010. The proportion identifying as white decreased significantly from 2.27 percent in 2000 to 1.36 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Seok identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 96.82% | 97.56% | 0.76% |
| White | 2.27% | 1.36% | -40.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |