Explore the Family Name Sier
The meaning of Sier
1. Dutch and German: from a short form of the personal name Sierik, Sierich, composed of the ancient Germanic elements sigi ‘victory’ + rīc ‘power(ful)’, or from a short form of the personal name Sigihard, composed of the ancient Germanic elements sigi + hari ‘army’. 2. English: variant of Syer.
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How common is the last name Sier in the United States?
The surname Sier, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,569 in popularity and this dropped to 80,419 by 2010, a decline of 17.28%. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased during this period from 268 to 236, reflecting a 11.94% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #80,419 | -17.28% |
| Count | 268 | 236 | -11.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sier
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Sier, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some interesting dynamics. Majority of those bearing the name identify as White, although the proportion dropped slightly from 89.93% in 2000 to 87.29% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw an increase of 36.25%, from 5.60% in 2000 to 7.63% in 2010. Those declaring two or more races also rose by 13.38% during the same period. No Siers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.93% | 87.29% | -2.94% |
| Black | 5.6% | 7.63% | 36.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 3.39% | 13.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |