Explore the Family Name Sewall
How common is the last name Sewall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sewall has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 21,254th in popularity with 1,150 instances reported, making it represent 0.43 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the ranking had slipped to 23,555 while the count dropped to 1,078, reducing its proportion to 0.37 per 100,000. This represents a change of -10.83 in rank, a -6.26 decline in count, and a -13.95 drop in proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,254 | #23,555 | -10.83% |
| Count | 1,150 | 1,078 | -6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.37 | -13.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sewall
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sewall, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Sewall surname identified as White (94.26%), followed by Black (2.96%), Hispanic (1.04%) and those identifying with two or more races (0.96%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.32%), there were noticeable increases among those identifying as Hispanic (1.48%) and Black (3.15%). Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly to 0.83%, and for the first time, 1.21% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were still no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 93.32% | -1% |
| Black | 2.96% | 3.15% | 6.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.48% | 42.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.83% | -13.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |