Explore the Family Name Siena
The meaning of Siena
Italian (mainly Tuscany): habitational name from the Tuscan city of Siena. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmelo, Giuseppe, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Siena in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Siena witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It held the rank of 56,826 in 2000 and moved to 56,836 in 2010, a negligible shift of -0.02 percent. However, its count increased by 6.85 percent from 336 in 2000 to 359 in 2010. Despite this, the proportion of people with the Siena last name per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #56,836 | -0.02% |
| Count | 336 | 359 | 6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siena
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for the Siena surname holders between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, though there was a decrease from 93.75 percent to 88.86 percent. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native respondents either year. A notable increase was seen in the Hispanic category, rising from 3.57 percent in 2000 to 6.13 percent in 2010, an impressive growth of 71.71 percent. In 2010, there were also new entries with 1.67 percent identifying as of two or more races and 1.95 percent as Black. The data under these categories was suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 88.86% | -5.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 6.13% | 71.71% |
| Black | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |