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

Seline, 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 Seline surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seline in America

Seline is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seline surname appeared 165 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 Seline.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seline 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 Seline

The surname Seline is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old French word "selin," which referred to a type of fine linen or cloth. It's possible that the name was initially given to someone who worked with this particular fabric.

One of the earliest known records of the name Seline dates back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, where a family bearing this surname was documented in local records. Throughout the centuries, various spellings of the name emerged, such as Selline, Cellyne, and Celline.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Seline (1320-1387) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen. His success in trade and acquisition of property suggest that the Seline family had achieved a respectable social standing during that era.

The Seline name also appears in historical documents from other parts of France, including the Domesday Book, which recorded landholders and their properties in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. This suggests that some individuals bearing the Seline surname may have migrated to England during this period.

In the 16th century, a renowned French poet and playwright, Pierre de Seline (1550-1622), gained recognition for his literary works, which included plays and sonnets. His contributions to the French Renaissance literature have been widely celebrated.

Another notable figure was Marguerite Seline (1675-1745), a French painter and engraver who was active during the Baroque period. Her intricate etchings and portraits earned her critical acclaim and commissions from prominent patrons of the arts.

During the 18th century, the Seline family had established roots in various regions of France, including Provence and Burgundy. Jacques Seline (1710-1782), a renowned winemaker from Burgundy, was instrumental in developing and promoting the region's renowned wine-making techniques, which have become an integral part of French viticulture.

As the Seline surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other countries, such as Italy and Spain, where variations of the name emerged, including Selini and Celini. However, the French origins of the name remained prominent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seline

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

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

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