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

Seven, 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 Seven surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seven in America

Seven is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seven surname appeared 179 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 Seven.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seven 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 Seven

The surname "Seven" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English word "seofon," which means "seven." This name may have been given to the seventh-born child in a family or to someone who lived near a significant landmark associated with the number seven.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Seven" appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

During the medieval period, the name "Seven" may have been associated with certain places or landmarks. For instance, there are records of a village called "Sevenhampton" in Gloucestershire, which could potentially have influenced the surname's origins.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named William Seven was mentioned in the Cartulary of Bury St. Edmunds, a collection of charters and records from the Benedictine abbey in Suffolk. This document, dating back to around 1250, provides evidence of the surname's usage during that time.

Another early reference to the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, which recorded taxpayers in various counties across England. The entry "John Seven" appears in the records for Oxfordshire, indicating the presence of this surname in the 14th century.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname "Seven" was Sir Thomas Seven (1451-1518), a prominent English politician and lawyer who served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1487 to 1489. He played a significant role in the early years of the Tudor dynasty, serving under King Henry VII.

In the 16th century, the surname "Seven" appeared in various records, including the Parish Registers of Shipston-on-Stour in Warwickshire, where a family by the name of Seven resided. Additionally, a notable figure named Richard Seven (1562-1619) was a respected clergyman and author who served as the Dean of Ely Cathedral.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "Seven" has been subject to various spellings and variations, such as "Sevene," "Seaven," and "Sevin." These variations reflect the fluidity of English spelling and pronunciation during the medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seven

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

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

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