Find out how popular the last name Seegobin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Seegobin.

Seegobin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Seegobin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seegobin in America

Seegobin is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seegobin surname appeared 194 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Seegobin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seegobin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Seegobin

The surname SEEGOBIN is of Indo-Mauritian origin, originating from the island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It is believed to have its roots in the Indian subcontinent, specifically the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where many of the ancestors of the Mauritian population originated from.

The name SEEGOBIN is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit words "Singham" and "Govind," both of which are names associated with the Hindu god Vishnu. The combination of these two words likely formed the basis of the surname, with "Singham" meaning "lion" and "Govind" meaning "protector of cows."

Records of the SEEGOBIN surname can be traced back to the early 19th century, when indentured laborers from India were brought to Mauritius to work on the island's sugarcane plantations. The name appears in various historical documents and plantation records from this period, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Indian diaspora in Mauritius.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname SEEGOBIN was Ramlall SEEGOBIN, who was born in Mauritius in the late 1800s. He is recorded as being a prominent figure in the local community and played a role in the island's social and political developments during that time.

Another notable figure was Dhanraj SEEGOBIN (1892-1978), a renowned educator and writer who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Mauritian Creole language and culture. He authored several books and worked tirelessly to promote education and literacy among the island's population.

In the realm of sports, the name SEEGOBIN is associated with Rajesh SEEGOBIN (born 1971), a former Mauritian cricketer who represented his country in numerous international tournaments. He was known for his impressive batting skills and was a key member of the Mauritian national team during his playing career.

The SEEGOBIN surname also has ties to the realm of politics, with Naushad SEEGOBIN (born 1954) serving as a member of the National Assembly of Mauritius and holding various ministerial positions in the Mauritian government over the years.

Another notable individual was Veerasamy SEEGOBIN (1905-1985), a respected spiritual leader and teacher who played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Hinduism and promoting cultural harmony in Mauritius during the mid-20th century.

While the SEEGOBIN surname has its roots in the Indian diaspora of Mauritius, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its history and origins remain firmly tied to the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian community in Mauritius.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seegobin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Seegobin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Seegobin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Seegobin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Seegobin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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