Explore the Family Name Sigg
The meaning of Sigg
South German: variant of Sick 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans.
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How common is the last name Sigg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Sigg' saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sigg ranked as the 34,210th most common surname in the United States, with 627 individuals sharing it. By 2010, the rank had improved to 33,499, and the count had risen to 681, marking an 8.61% rise. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.23 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #33,499 | 2.08% |
| Count | 627 | 681 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sigg
Turning to ethnicity, the same data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes in ethnic identity among individuals with the surname 'Sigg'. In 2000, 96.97% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.98% by 2010. Over those ten years, there was a notable increase in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.96% to 1.47%, and Hispanic, from 1.12% to 2.64%. For the first time in 2010, some individuals with the surname Sigg also identified themselves as being of two or more races. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 93.98% | -3.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.64% | 135.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.47% | 53.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |