Explore the Family Name Siam
The meaning of Siam
Muslim: from Arabic ṣiyām fasting, i.e. ‘observing the religious fast’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Siam in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Siam" has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Siam was ranked as the 67,936th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 56,310th spot. This represents a 17.11% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an upturn, from 271 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, indicating a 33.95% rise. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also grew by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #56,310 | 17.11% |
| Count | 271 | 363 | 33.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siam
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Siam" from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent with this surname more than doubled, rising from 7.01% to 15.15%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 12.92% to 3.86%. The percentage of white individuals slightly increased from 66.05% to 66.39%, while the Hispanic representation also experienced growth, moving from 11.07% to 12.67%. The number of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname, however, dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.05% | 66.39% | 0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.01% | 15.15% | 116.12% |
| Hispanic | 11.07% | 12.67% | 14.45% |
| Two or More Races | 12.92% | 3.86% | -70.12% |
| Black | 2.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |