Explore the Family Name Septer
The meaning of Septer
Dutch: perhaps a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a sceptre, from Middle Dutch ceptre ‘sceptre’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Septer in the United States?
The surname Septer was ranked 47,389 in popularity based on the decennial U.S. census data from 2000. It slipped down to 50,659 in the 2010 census, marking a decrease of 6.9%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 421 in 2000 to 412 in 2010, showing a decrease of 2.14%. The proportion of individuals named Septer per 100K population also dipped by 12.5%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #50,659 | -6.9% |
| Count | 421 | 412 | -2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Septer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of people with the last name Septer identify as White, which increased slightly from 92.64% in 2000 to 92.72% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals among those with the Septer surname decreased by 23.37%, going from 4.75% in 2000 to 3.64% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 1.19% to 1.46%. The percentage of people of two or more races had a small presence in 2010 at 1.94%, not recorded in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 92.72% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 4.75% | 3.64% | -23.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Black | 1.19% | 1.46% | 22.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |