Explore the Family Name Seufert
The meaning of Seufert
German: from an East Franconian personal name, a variant of Siegfried. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Arno, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Seufert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seufert has seen a marginal decline in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 28,730 out of all surnames but fell to 32,960 by 2010, marking a 14.72% decrease. The number of people bearing the surname also dropped during this period from 780 to 695, representing a decrease of 10.9%. The proportion of Seuferts per 100,000 people also decreased by 17.24%, moving from 0.29 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,730 | #32,960 | -14.72% |
| Count | 780 | 695 | -10.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seufert
Turning to the ethnic identity of people with the name Seufert, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White, although there was a small decline between 2000 and 2010 from 95.64% to 93.38%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly, going from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities also became a noticeable segment at 2.01% in 2010 after being unrecorded in 2000. The proportion of Hispanic Seuferts went up slightly from 2.56% to 3.02%. Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native Seuferts were not recorded in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 93.38% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 3.02% | 17.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 1.29% | 67.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |