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

Segrue, 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 Segrue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Segrue in America

Segrue is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Segrue surname appeared 119 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 Segrue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Segrue 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 Segrue

The surname Segrue has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the old French word "segur," meaning secure or safe. The name likely originated in the region of Normandy, where it was first recorded.

One of the earliest known records of the Segrue surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire, England, from the year 1195. This document mentions a Reginald Segure, indicating that the name had already spread to England by that time.

During the Middle Ages, the Segrue name appeared in various historical documents across Europe. In 1327, a Guillaume Segrue was listed as a merchant in the city of Bordeaux, France. Similarly, in 1412, a Richard Segrue was recorded as a landowner in the county of Suffolk, England.

The spelling of the name has evolved over the centuries, with variations such as Segur, Segure, and Segure being found in different regions. In some cases, the name was also associated with particular places, leading to the formation of locational surnames like Segrue-sur-Mer (meaning Segrue by the sea) in coastal areas of France.

Notable individuals with the Segrue surname include:

1. Jean Segrue (1550-1628), a French diplomat and ambassador to the court of Elizabeth I of England.
2. Henri Segrue (1628-1701), a French architect known for his work on the Palace of Versailles.
3. Émilie Segrue (1782-1865), a French author and poet who published several novels and collections of poetry.
4. William Segrue (1814-1892), an English explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to South America and documented numerous plant and animal species.
5. Marthe Segrue (1899-1985), a French painter and sculptor, renowned for her cubist-inspired works and participation in the Parisian avant-garde art scene.

While the Segrue surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history that spans multiple countries and centuries. Its origins lie in the medieval French language, and its evolution reflects the migration patterns and cultural influences of those who bore this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Segrue

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

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

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