Explore the Family Name Siegmund
The meaning of Siegmund
1. German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements sigi ‘victory’ + mund ‘protection’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of the German personal name (see 1 above) as a surname. Compare Zigmond, Zigmont, and Zigmund. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Alois, Dieter, Ernst, Ewald, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Siegmund in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Siegmund has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Siegmund was ranked as the 26,898th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 849 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 27,376, representing a decrease of about 1.78%, even though the actual count of people with this surname increased by 3.89% to 882.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,898 | #27,376 | -1.78% |
| Count | 849 | 882 | 3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siegmund
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Siegmund. From 2000 to 2010, there were no significant changes in the dominant ethnicity of individuals bearing this surname. The majority identified as White, accounting for approximately 95.35% in 2010, down slightly from 95.88% in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.59% in 2010, an increase of 12.77% from 2000. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Black also saw a noticeable increase, rising from 0.82% to 1.13%. There were no recorded instances of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing the Siegmund surname during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 95.35% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.59% | 12.77% |
| Black | 0.82% | 1.13% | 37.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.02% | -3.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |