Explore the Family Name Siegman
The meaning of Siegman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Siegmann. 2. Americanized form of German Siegmann. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Anchel, Aron, Elihu, Isak.
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How common is the last name Siegman in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Siegman has seen a decline according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Siegman was ranked 32,609 in terms of popularity and had a count of 664 instances. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 43,206 with only 500 instances, marking a decrease in both rank and count by 32.5% and 24.7% respectively. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 32.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #43,206 | -32.5% |
| Count | 664 | 500 | -24.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.17 | -32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siegman
In terms of ethnicity, the Siegman surname primarily identifies as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 96.99% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.60% in 2010. There's a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.20% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010, an increase of 83.33%. Those identifying with two or more races were 0.90% in 2000, but there is no data for 2010. Meanwhile, there were no instances of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.6% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.2% | 83.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |