Explore the Family Name Seyferth
The meaning of Seyferth
German: variant of Seifert. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Dieter, Dietmar, Gerhard, Hans, Horst, Johann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Seyferth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Seyferth has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,317th most popular surname, but by 2010, its rank had slipped to 74,608. This represents a decrease in popularity of approximately 10.83%. The total number of individuals with this surname also fell from 274 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, indicating a drop of about 5.47%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were around 0.1 individuals named Seyferth in 2000, compared to roughly 0.09 in 2010, demonstrating a decline of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #74,608 | -10.83% |
| Count | 274 | 259 | -5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seyferth
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Seyferth, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is heavily associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 97.81% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and although there was a minor decrease to 96.91% by 2010, the association remains very strong. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 96.91% | -0.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |