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

Sezer, 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 Sezer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sezer in America

Sezer is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sezer surname appeared 162 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 Sezer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sezer 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 Sezer

The surname Sezer is of Turkish origin, with roots tracing back to the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. It is derived from the Turkish word "sez," meaning "to sense" or "to perceive." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals possessing heightened intuition or perceptive abilities.

During the reign of the Ottoman Empire, the Sezer name was primarily concentrated in the Anatolian region, particularly in the cities of Izmir, Ankara, and Bursa. Historical records from this period indicate that several prominent families bore this surname, though specific details are scarce.

One of the earliest documented references to the Sezer name can be found in the 16th-century Ottoman archives, where a certain Sezer Bey is mentioned as a local administrator in the city of Kütahya. This record provides insight into the name's usage and geographic distribution during that era.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Sezer Mustafa Pasha served as a military commander under Sultan Selim III. His exploits are chronicled in various historical texts, adding to the legacy of the Sezer name during the Ottoman period.

Another prominent individual bearing the Sezer surname was Ahmet Sezer, a Turkish politician and lawyer who served as the 10th President of Turkey from 2000 to 2007. Born in 1941, he played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape in the early 21st century.

The 19th century saw the rise of Mehmet Sezer, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and artist who gained recognition for his intricate calligraphic works and contributions to the art form. His works are still celebrated and exhibited in various museums and galleries across Turkey.

In the literary realm, the name Sezer is associated with Sait Faik Sezer, a celebrated Turkish writer and poet who lived from 1906 to 1954. His short stories and poems, often depicting the lives of everyday people, earned him critical acclaim and a lasting legacy in Turkish literature.

While the Sezer surname has its roots in Turkey, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, records from other countries are relatively scarce, as the name's origins and historical significance are primarily linked to its Turkish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sezer

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Sezer, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!