Explore the Family Name Sevey
The meaning of Sevey
English: variant of Sevy and Seavey, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sevey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sevey has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name was ranked at 38,320, but by 2010, it had slipped down to 46,647, marking a decline of 21.73%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period from 543 to 456, showing a drop of 16.02%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sevey per 100,000 people fell by 25%, from 0.2 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #46,647 | -21.73% |
| Count | 543 | 456 | -16.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.15 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sevey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sevey has also seen some changes over the years, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.69% to 94.96%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races saw an increase, with the former rising from 1.66% to 2.41% and the latter from 1.10% to 1.54%. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. The data for these groups may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 94.96% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.41% | 45.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.54% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |