Explore the Family Name Seton
The meaning of Seton
Scottish (Midlothian) and English: variant of Seaton.
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How common is the last name Seton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seton has seen a slight increase in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 50,572nd in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had ascended to 50,106th place, indicating a small growth rate of 0.92%. The number of individuals carrying the Seton surname also grew from 388 in 2000 to 418 in 2010, marking a 7.73% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #50,106 | 0.92% |
| Count | 388 | 418 | 7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seton
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Seton surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 64.18% in 2000 to 61.48% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was Black, which increased from 16.24% in 2000 to 21.05% in 2010. There was also a notable decline in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping from 14.95% in 2000 to 12.68% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.80% to 2.15% over the decade. The census did not record any individuals with the Seton surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.18% | 61.48% | -4.21% |
| Black | 16.24% | 21.05% | 29.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 14.95% | 12.68% | -15.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.15% | 19.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |