2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Seeno
A Serbian surname likely derived from the word "seno" meaning hay or straw.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Seeno. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Seeno surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Seeno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Seeno, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Seeno
The surname Seeno is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "scena," which means "scene" or "stage," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the performing arts or theater.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Seeno can be found in a manuscript from the city of Siena, Italy, dated around 1250. This document mentions a family with the surname Seeno, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.
Throughout the centuries, the Seeno surname has been documented in various historical records across Italy. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giacomo Seeno (1512-1588) was a respected architect from Venice, known for his contributions to the design of several churches and palaces in the city.
The name Seeno can also be traced back to the town of Senna Comasco, located near the city of Como in northern Italy. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name or a similar variation, as it was common for surnames to be derived from geographic locations.
Another notable individual bearing the Seeno surname was Benedetto Seeno (1673-1744), a Venetian painter and engraver who gained recognition for his religious artwork and portraits during the Baroque era.
In the 19th century, a prominent Italian politician named Giuseppe Seeno (1825-1902) served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the city of Turin. His political career and influence helped to further disseminate the Seeno surname throughout Italy.
Other individuals of note include Francesca Seeno (1880-1963), a renowned opera singer from Milan, who performed at various prestigious venues across Europe in the early 20th century, and Gianni Seeno (1921-2005), a celebrated sculptor from Rome whose works were exhibited in galleries worldwide.
While the surname Seeno may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Seeno
Among Census respondents with the surname Seeno, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Seeno bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Seeno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Seeno
Seeno appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,695 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-7 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,303 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,695 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 4,303 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Seeno surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #154,755 | -2.9% |
| Count | 109 | 102 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Seeno bearers went from 109 to 102 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 4,303 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #154,755.
FAQ
Seeno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Seeno?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Seeno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Seeno?
Seeno ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Seeno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Seeno.
Has Seeno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Seeno went from 109 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Seeno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Seeno, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Seeno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Seeno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Seeno (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Seeno mean?
A Serbian surname likely derived from the word "seno" meaning hay or straw. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Seeno (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Seeno?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.