Explore the Family Name Sigmund
The meaning of Sigmund
1. German and Czech: from the ancient Germanic personal name Sigmund, composed of the elements sigi ‘victory’ + mund ‘protection’. This surname is also found in Sweden and Poland. Compare Czech Zikmund. 2. Germanized or Americanized form of Hungarian Zsigmond: from the personal name Zsigmond, of German origin (see 1 above). 3. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovak, Czech, Croatian, and Slovenian Žigmund or Zigmund, cognates of the above.
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How common is the last name Sigmund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sigmund has seen a slight decrease in popularity since 2000. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,871st most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen to the 17,359th position, a change of -2.89%. However, the count, or number of people with the surname, actually increased by 4.5% from 1,557 in 2000 to 1,627 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people declined slightly, from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,871 | #17,359 | -2.89% |
| Count | 1,557 | 1,627 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.55 | -5.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sigmund
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sigmund. The data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname are white, though the percentage decreased slightly from 96.15% in 2000 to 94.28% in 2010. There was significant growth in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black, with increases of 122.41% and 104.44%, respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010, while those identifying as two or more races increased by 12.16% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.28% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.58% | 122.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.66% | 12.16% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0.92% | 104.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |