Explore the Family Name Seper
The meaning of Seper
Austrian German and Hungarian: variant of German Schäfer ‘shephard’ (see Schaefer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Seper" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,046 in popularity, while in 2010 it dropped to 70,208, marking a 13.15% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 302 to 279 over the same period, a decrease of 7.62%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname "Seper" per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #70,208 | -13.15% |
| Count | 302 | 279 | -7.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seper
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Seper", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 95.03% to 91.76% over a decade. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, rising from 1.99% to 3.94%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 39.22%, from 2.32% to 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 91.76% | -3.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.94% | 97.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 3.23% | 39.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |