Explore the Family Name Sequin
The meaning of Sequin
French (northern): variant of Séguin (see Seguin) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Alcide, Cecile.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sequin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sequin has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sequin ranked as the 65,298th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 79,075th position, marking a decline of 21.1%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 284 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, a decrease of 15.14%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Sequin per 100,000 dropped by 27.27%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #79,075 | -21.1% |
| Count | 284 | 241 | -15.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sequin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sequin also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 87.68% of individuals with the Sequin name identified as White, but this percentage fell to 83.82% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 4.93% to 2.49%. Interestingly, those reporting their ethnicity as Two or more races increased by 116.11%, from 2.11% to 4.56%, and the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 2.46% to 5.81%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.68% | 83.82% | -4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.46% | 5.81% | 136.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 4.56% | 116.11% |
| Hispanic | 4.93% | 2.49% | -49.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |