2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sejdic
An occupational surname derived from the Turkish word "sejji" meaning a mat or rug maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Sejdic. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sejdic 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Sejdic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sejdic, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sejdic
The surname Sejdic originated in the Balkans region, primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina, during the Ottoman rule in the 15th-17th centuries. It is derived from the Turkish word "seydi," meaning "master" or "lord," which was often used as an honorific title.
This surname is closely associated with the Islamization of the region, as many Bosnians adopted Turkish names and titles during the Ottoman period. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in Ottoman tax records and administrative documents from the 16th century.
One of the first known individuals with the surname Sejdic was Mustafa Sejdic, a prominent Ottoman military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership during the Ottoman-Habsburg wars.
In the 18th century, the Sejdic family played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of Sarajevo. Mehmed Sejdic, born in 1720, was a renowned calligrapher and poet, known for his contributions to the development of the Arebica script used in Bosnian literature.
During the 19th century, the Sejdic surname gained prominence in the field of education. Osman Sejdic, born in 1842, was a renowned scholar and educator who established several schools and educational institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In the 20th century, one of the most notable figures with the Sejdic surname was Alija Sejdic, a Bosnian politician and statesman. Born in 1916, he played a crucial role in the struggle for Bosnian independence and served as the first Prime Minister of the independent Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Another notable figure was Ismet Sejdic, born in 1956, a prominent Bosnian lawyer and human rights activist. He was instrumental in challenging discriminatory laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina and advocating for the rights of minority groups.
While the Sejdic surname is most prevalent in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it has also spread to other parts of the Balkans and beyond, as families migrated and settled in different regions over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the Ottoman era in the Balkans, where it emerged as a reflection of the cultural and linguistic influences of that time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sejdic
Among Census respondents with the surname Sejdic, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Sejdic 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 Sejdic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 117
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sejdic
Sejdic appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+11 bearers (+10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,499 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.4%) | Up 9,499 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 Sejdic 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 | #153,769 | #144,270 | 6.2% |
| Count | 106 | 117 | 10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sejdic bearers went from 106 to 117 (+10.4% change). The surname moved up 9,499 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #144,270.
FAQ
Sejdic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sejdic?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Sejdic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Sejdic?
Sejdic ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Sejdic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Sejdic.
Has Sejdic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sejdic went from 106 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 11 (+10.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Sejdic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sejdic, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Sejdic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sejdic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Sejdic (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 Sejdic mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Turkish word "sejji" meaning a mat or rug maker. 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 Sejdic (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 many Americans have the surname Sejdic?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.