Explore the Family Name Sieve
The meaning of Sieve
North German (Oldenburg): from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with sigi ‘victory’ as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sieve in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sieve" decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,056th in popularity and dropped to 44,034th by 2010, a change of -4.7%. Although the rank decreased, the actual count of people with the surname increased modestly from 486 to 489 during this decade, showing a growth of 0.62%. However, when considering the distribution per 100,000 people, the proportion also declined from 0.18 to 0.17, marking a decrease of -5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #44,034 | -4.7% |
| Count | 486 | 489 | 0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sieve
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname "Sieve" diversified between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although the percentage fell from 98.77% in 2000 to 95.50% in 2010. During this period, the number of people who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black increased to 1.23%, 1.64%, and 1.02% respectively. However, there was no recorded change for those identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 95.5% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |