2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sekas
A surname likely derived from a village name in Lithuania.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Sekas. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sekas 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Sekas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sekas, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sekas
The surname SEKAS is believed to have originated in Lithuania, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Lithuanian word "sekas," which means "follower" or "disciple." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals closely associated with religious or scholarly pursuits.
SEKAS is primarily concentrated in the northern regions of Lithuania, particularly around the cities of Kaunas and Šiauliai. Historical records indicate that the name first appeared in the parish registers of these areas during the late 1500s and early 1600s.
One of the earliest known references to the SEKAS name can be found in the chronicles of the Kaunas Cathedral, where a certain Jonas SEKAS was mentioned as a member of the clergy in the year 1612. Further records from the same period also indicate the presence of a family named SEKAS in the village of Kruonis, situated near the city of Kaunas.
In the 18th century, the SEKAS surname gained some prominence with the birth of Antanas SEKAS (1721-1796), a renowned Lithuanian scholar and linguist. His contributions to the study of the Lithuanian language and its preservation were significant, and he is considered one of the foremost intellectuals of his time.
Another notable figure bearing the SEKAS name was Juozas SEKAS (1819-1878), a poet and writer who played a vital role in the Lithuanian National Revival movement. His literary works, which often celebrated Lithuanian culture and traditions, were instrumental in fostering a sense of national identity among the people.
In more recent history, Kazys SEKAS (1903-1981) was a prominent Lithuanian-American artist and painter. Born in Lithuania, he immigrated to the United States in the 1920s and became known for his vibrant and expressive works, which often depicted scenes from his homeland.
The SEKAS surname can also be found in other variations, such as SEKAITIS and SEKACKAS, which are likely derived from the same root word and may have originated as patronymic forms of the name.
While the SEKAS name is not among the most common surnames in Lithuania, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, arts, and academia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sekas
Among Census respondents with the surname Sekas, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sekas 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 Sekas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sekas
Sekas 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
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-10 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,848 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 8,848 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 Sekas 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 | #144,141 | #152,989 | -6.1% |
| Count | 115 | 105 | -8.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sekas bearers went from 115 to 105 (-8.7% change). The surname moved down 8,848 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #152,989.
FAQ
Sekas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sekas?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Sekas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Sekas?
Sekas ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Sekas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Sekas.
Has Sekas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sekas went from 115 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Sekas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sekas, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Sekas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sekas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (3.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Sekas (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 Sekas mean?
A surname likely derived from a village name in Lithuania. 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 Sekas (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 people have the last name Sekas?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Sekas at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.