Explore the Family Name Sigel
The meaning of Sigel
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Siegel 1 and 3. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Isadore, Mort, Naum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sigel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sigel has seen a slight increase in recent years. In 2000, Sigel was ranked as the 21,039th most common surname, but by 2010 had risen to 19,997th place – a rise of approximately 4.95%. In terms of actual numbers, the count of people with the Sigel surname went from 1,164 individuals in 2000 to 1,339 in 2010, marking an increase of around 15.03%. The proportion of Sigels per 100K people also saw a small increase from 0.43 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,039 | #19,997 | 4.95% |
| Count | 1,164 | 1,339 | 15.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.45 | 4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sigel
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sigel, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Sigel surname identified as White, though this proportion decreased slightly from 96.31% to 91.64%. The number of Sigels identifying as Hispanic or Black experienced significant increases, up 198.95% and 167.96% respectively, albeit from low starting points. Similarly, while no Sigels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 these categories represented 0.75% and 0.52% of the total respectively. The category of 'two or more races' also rose, from 0.95% to 1.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 91.64% | -4.85% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.84% | 198.95% |
| Black | 1.03% | 2.76% | 167.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.49% | 56.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |