Explore the Family Name Sessum
The meaning of Sessum
Altered form of English Sessions.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sessum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sessum experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,406th most popular and held the 60,790th spot in 2010, marking a 5.89% decline in rank. The number of individuals bearing the surname remained fairly stable during this period, going from 332 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, which is a minor decrease of 0.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #60,790 | -5.89% |
| Count | 332 | 331 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sessum
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sessum, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races saw an increase of nearly 120%, jumping from 1.51% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. Those identifying as White increased slightly from 68.37% to 69.79%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 60.47%, moving from 3.01% in 2000 to 4.83% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 20.42%, dropping from 26.20% in 2000 to 20.85% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.37% | 69.79% | 2.08% |
| Black | 26.2% | 20.85% | -20.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 4.83% | 60.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 3.32% | 119.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |