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

Segers, 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 Segers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Segers in America

Segers is the 18609th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Segers surname appeared 1,480 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Segers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Segers 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 Segers

The surname SEGERS originated in the Low Countries, which consisted of modern-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Middle Dutch word "seggher," meaning a maker or seller of sedge, a grass-like plant used for weaving mats, baskets, and other items.

The earliest known record of the SEGERS surname dates back to the 13th century in the city of Bruges, a prominent center of trade and commerce in Flanders. The name appeared in various municipal records and guild registers, indicating that individuals with this surname were involved in the sedge-making or related trades.

In the 14th century, the SEGERS name was documented in the city of Ghent, another important Flemish city. A notable figure from this period was Jan SEGERS, a skilled weaver and merchant who lived between 1340 and 1412. He was known for his high-quality woven goods and played a significant role in the city's textile industry.

During the 16th century, the SEGERS surname spread across the Low Countries as people migrated and settled in different regions. One prominent individual was Gerrit SEGERS, a renowned painter and engraver born in Antwerp in 1589. He was recognized for his mastery of landscapes and etchings, and his works are displayed in art museums across Europe.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence in the Dutch Republic. Pieter SEGERS, born in 1625 in Amsterdam, was a celebrated painter known for his landscapes and marine scenes. His works were highly sought after by the wealthy merchant class and nobility of the time.

Another notable figure was Adriaen SEGERS, a renowned Dutch still-life painter born in 1633 in Haarlem. His intricate and realistic depictions of flowers, fruit, and other objects earned him widespread acclaim, and his paintings can be found in prestigious collections worldwide.

The SEGERS surname continued to be prevalent in the Low Countries and spread to other parts of Europe and the world through migration and trade. It has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, craftspeople, and professionals, reflecting the diverse origins and occupations associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Segers

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

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 Segers 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 Segers 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 Segers was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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