Explore the Family Name Siewert
The meaning of Siewert
North German and Dutch: variant of Sievert. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Horst, Otto, Bernhard, Egon, Gotthilf, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Siewert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Siewert has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,891st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 13,474th position, representing a 4.52% drop. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname Siewert increased from 2,189 in 2000 to 2,258 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.15%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.81 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,891 | #13,474 | -4.52% |
| Count | 2,189 | 2,258 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.77 | -4.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siewert
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution of the Siewert surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as White, with percentages just under 95%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black saw increases of 43.48%, 52.94%, and 62.96% respectively. There was also an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, which went up by 37.32%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 94.77% | -1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.95% | 37.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.82% | 52.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.66% | 43.48% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0.44% | 62.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.35% | -30% |