Explore the Family Name Seville
The meaning of Seville
English (Lancashire): variant of Saville.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seville in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Seville has maintained a steady popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 24,529 out of all surnames in the United States and, by 2010, it had only slightly moved to 24,554 — a negligible change of -0.1%. The number of individuals with the Seville surname increased from 955 in 2000 to 1,018 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.6%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Seville per 100,000 remained stable at 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,529 | #24,554 | -0.1% |
| Count | 955 | 1,018 | 6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seville
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Seville, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identify as white (73.72% in 2000 and 66.99% in 2010), there have been noticeable changes in other categories. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 2.51% in 2000 to 4.22% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 8.9% to 12.67%. However, the percentage identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.72% | 66.99% | -9.13% |
| Black | 12.67% | 14.05% | 10.89% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 12.67% | 42.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.51% | 4.22% | 68.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |