Explore the Family Name Sigle
The meaning of Sigle
South German: variant of Siegel 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Gunther, Helmut.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sigle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sigle slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sigle was ranked 40,397 in terms of popularity and it fell to rank 42,937 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.29%. The actual count of individuals with the surname also decreased during this period from 510 to 504, marking a 1.18% drop. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10.53%, indicating a general decline in the prevalence of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #42,937 | -6.29% |
| Count | 510 | 504 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sigle
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Sigle identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly from 89.02% to 83.73%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 6.27% to 10.12%. This is a significant change of 61.40%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease of 10.20%, moving from 3.53% to 3.17%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, there was a new emergence of individuals who identified with two or more races by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.02% | 83.73% | -5.94% |
| Black | 6.27% | 10.12% | 61.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 3.17% | -10.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |