Explore the Family Name Seydel
The meaning of Seydel
German: variant of Seidel. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter, Kaethe, Uwe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seydel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Seydel saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Seydel was ranked as the 49,471st most popular surname, but it fell to the 49,723rd spot by 2010, marking a 0.51% drop in ranking. However, despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Seydel increased from 399 to 422, indicating a growth rate of 5.76%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 6.67%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #49,723 | -0.51% |
| Count | 399 | 422 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seydel
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Seydel, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of the Seydels both years, although there was a small decrease of 2.70% from 94.74% in 2000 to 92.18% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 108.80%, moving from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. There was also a minor presence of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (rising to 1.42% in 2010) and those identifying with two or more races (declining slightly by 5.47% to 1.90% in 2010). The surname had no representation within the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 92.18% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.61% | 108.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.9% | -5.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |