Explore the Family Name Sewald
The meaning of Sewald
German: variant of Seewald 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Alois.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sewald in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sewald has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 54,020 in terms of popularity but fell to 65,782 by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 21.77%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 358 individuals in 2000 to 301 in 2010, a reduction of almost 15.92%. The proportion of people named Sewald per 100,000 population also dropped by around 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #65,782 | -21.77% |
| Count | 358 | 301 | -15.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sewald
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Sewald surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native or of two or more races. However, those identifying as White made up the majority, with an increase from 94.69% in 2000 to 95.35% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a decline from 3.91% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 95.35% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 2.99% | -23.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |