Explore the Family Name Sias
The meaning of Sias
1. French (southeastern): variant of Sieyès (and, in North America, an altered form of this), a habitational name from Les Sieyes in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. 2. Spanish (Sías): unexplained. History: The surname Sias was already established both in New England and in MD by the mid-18th century. It have been brought to NH by Jean Sieyès alias John Sias, who left France c.1685. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Domingo, Francisco, Manuel, Abran, Adela, Alfredo, Alonzo, Blasa, Delfino, Eugenio, Gustavia, Hernan.
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How common is the last name Sias in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sias has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 8,884 but fell to 10,352 in 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 16.52%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 3,389 to 3,112 over the same period, marking an 8.17% decrease. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Sias surname per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%, moving from 1.26 in 2000 to 1.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,884 | #10,352 | -16.52% |
| Count | 3,389 | 3,112 | -8.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.26 | 1.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sias
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sias according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 40.62% and 21.62% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races slightly decreased by 4.93%. The most significant change was observed among those who identify as Hispanic, where the number grew by 32.78%. At the same time, individuals identifying as White and Black saw decreases of 7.31% and 16.66% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 44.12% | -7.31% |
| Hispanic | 23.4% | 31.07% | 32.78% |
| Black | 26.53% | 22.11% | -16.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.35% | -4.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.9% | 21.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.45% | 40.62% |