2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Segina
Of uncertain origin, possibly from Latin "Sega" meaning rye straw.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Segina. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Segina 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Segina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Segina, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (13.6%) and Hispanic (7.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Segina
The surname "SEGINA" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "sagina," which means "fattening" or "nourishing." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the agriculture or livestock industries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni region of southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Segina" who was a landowner in the area.
In the 13th century, there are records of a family named Segina residing in the city of Siena, Tuscany. They were part of the local nobility and played a role in the political and economic affairs of the city-state. One notable member was Guido Segina, a merchant and banker who lived between 1205 and 1278.
During the Renaissance period, the name appears in various Italian cities, including Florence, where a certain Giovanni Segina (1440-1518) was a renowned sculptor and architect. He is credited with designing several churches and palaces in the city.
In the 17th century, the Segina family had a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they were involved in the wine trade. Vincenzo Segina (1620-1692) was a prominent winemaker whose vineyards were highly regarded for their quality.
Another notable figure was Carlo Segina (1756-1827), a military officer from Piedmont who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He achieved the rank of general and was awarded several honors for his service.
While the surname "SEGINA" is relatively uncommon today, it has left its mark on history, particularly in Italy, where it has been associated with various professions and social classes over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Segina
Among Census respondents with the surname Segina, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (13.6%) and Hispanic (7.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Segina 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 Segina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.3% · 90
- American Indian and Alaska Native13.6% · 16
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 9
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Segina
Segina 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
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+10 bearers (+8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 167 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-12 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,901 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.3%) | Down 167 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 12,901 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 Segina 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 | #130,610 | #143,511 | -9.9% |
| Count | 130 | 118 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Segina bearers went from 130 to 118 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 12,901 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #143,511.
FAQ
Segina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Segina?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Segina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Segina?
Segina ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 118 people with the surname Segina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Segina.
Has Segina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Segina went from 130 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Segina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Segina, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (13.6%) and Hispanic (7.6%). 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 Segina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.3% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Segina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (76.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (13.6%), Hispanic (7.6%). 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 Segina (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 Segina mean?
Of uncertain origin, possibly from Latin "Sega" meaning rye 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 Segina (0.04 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 common is the surname Segina?
See how common the surname Segina is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.