Explore the Family Name Seymore
The meaning of Seymore
1. English: variant of Seymour. 2. In some cases also an Americanized form of French Simard, reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Seymore are descendants of Pierre Simard dit Lombrette from France (see Simard).
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How common is the last name Seymore in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Seymore shifted slightly between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Seymore was the 7056th most common surname with a frequency of approximately 1.62 per 100k people. By 2010, it had slipped to the 7445th position with a proportional representation of 1.52 per 100k. This represents a rank change of -5.51 and a proportion decrease of -6.17%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the Seymore surname increased by roughly 2.38%, from 4370 in 2000 to 4474 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,056 | #7,445 | -5.51% |
| Count | 4,370 | 4,474 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.52 | -6.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seymore
The ethnic identity associated with the Seymore surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest percentage increase was seen among Asian/Pacific Islanders carrying the Seymore name, jumping by 100% from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010. People identifying with two or more races also jumped significantly by 68.31%, moving from 1.42 to 2.39 over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of whites with the surname Seymore decreased by 6.79%, from 53.91 to 50.25, while Hispanics saw a 50.37% increase, moving from 1.35 to 2.03. The surname is also carried by more Blacks and American Indians and Alaskan Natives in 2010 than in 2000, showing increases of 4.13% and 16.00% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.91% | 50.25% | -6.79% |
| Black | 42.63% | 44.39% | 4.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.39% | 68.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.03% | 50.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.58% | 16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.18% | 0.36% | 100% |