Explore the Family Name Siani
The meaning of Siani
Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Siano.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Siani in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Siani has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Siani ranked 68,782 in terms of surname prevalence, with 267 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it fell to rank 76,029 with 253 bearers, marking a decrease of 10.54% in rank and a 5.24% drop in count. This also resulted in a decrease in the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #76,029 | -10.54% |
| Count | 267 | 253 | -5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siani
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Siani shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Siani surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 92.51% in 2000 to 90.12% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased by 50.76%, going from 2.62% in 2000 to 3.95% in 2010. There was also a notable change among those identifying as Black, which went from 0% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Siani surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero, and there were no reported individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.51% | 90.12% | -2.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 3.95% | 50.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.37% | 26.74% |
| Black | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |