Explore the Family Name Siano
The meaning of Siano
1. Italian (southern): habitational name from Siano in Salerno province. 2. Polish and Jewish (from Poland): metonymic occupational name or Jewish artificial name from Polish siano ‘hay’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Antonio, Carmine, Clementina, Fabrizio, Franca, Luigi, Matteo, Sabato.
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How common is the last name Siano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Siano' has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, falling from rank 20,676 to 22,989. This represents an 11.19% drop in ranking. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 6.48%, from 1,189 people in 2000 to 1,112 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named 'Siano' per 100,000 people decreased by 13.64%, from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,676 | #22,989 | -11.19% |
| Count | 1,189 | 1,112 | -6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siano
The same U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Siano.' In 2000, 93.44% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 91.01% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.60% to 2.61%, and there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.44% in 2000 to 4.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or African American made up 1.08% of the 'Siano' population in 2010, where no such data existed in 2000. Lastly, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.77% to 0.81%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.44% | 91.01% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 4.5% | 84.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 2.61% | 63.12% |
| Black | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 0.81% | -54.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |