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

Selmon, 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 Selmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Selmon in America

Selmon is the 25356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Selmon surname appeared 976 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 Selmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Selmon 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 Selmon

The surname SELMON is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has changed significantly over time. Some historical records suggest that it may be related to the Old English words "sell" meaning a seat or dwelling, and "mon" meaning a hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SELMON surname appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1230, where a William Selmon is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the northern regions of England by the 13th century.

In the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated around 1273, there is a reference to a Robert de Selmone, indicating that variations of the name existed during this time period. The use of the prefix "de" implies a connection to a specific location or place.

During the 14th century, the SELMON surname appears in various records across different parts of England. For instance, in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327, there is a mention of a John Selmone. This suggests that the name had spread to the southern regions of the country by this point.

One notable individual with the SELMON surname was Sir John Selmon, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the late 15th century. He was born around 1450 in Nottinghamshire and held significant estates in the area.

Another historical figure bearing the SELMON name was Robert Selmon, a scholar and theologian who lived in the early 16th century. He was born in Gloucestershire in 1495 and is known for his writings on religious subjects.

In the 17th century, the SELMON surname continued to be present in various parts of England. Records from this period show individuals with this name residing in counties such as Warwickshire, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire.

One noteworthy individual from this era was William Selmon, born in 1620 in Derbyshire. He was a prominent merchant and trader who established business connections with various European countries.

During the 18th century, the SELMON surname appears in parish records and other documents from various regions of England, indicating its continued presence throughout the country.

One individual of note was Thomas Selmon, born in 1725 in Somerset. He was a renowned architect and designed several notable buildings in the region, including the iconic Selmon Manor.

Throughout its history, the SELMON surname has been associated with various occupations and social standings, from landowners and knights to scholars, merchants, and architects. While its origins remain somewhat uncertain, the name has left its mark on historical records across different parts of England over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Selmon

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

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

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