Explore the Family Name Sigona
The meaning of Sigona
Italian (Sicily): possibly a nickname from Greek siagōn ‘jaw’ (see Sagona). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Orazio, Rocco, Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Sigona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sigona saw a slight decrease in the period between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Sigona was ranked 64,186 with a count of 290, while in 2010, it fell to rank 64,721 with an increased count of 307. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k decreased by 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #64,721 | -0.83% |
| Count | 290 | 307 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sigona
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sigona identified as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 91.72% in 2000 to 88.6% in 2010. During this same period, there was also a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 3.45% to 5.21%. There were also some individuals who identified as having two or more races, although this number fell slightly by 13.98%. The census reported no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the surname Sigona. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity between 2000 and 2010, as this category went from having no individuals to representing 2.61% of the Sigona population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.72% | 88.6% | -3.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 5.21% | 51.01% |
| Two or More Races | 3.79% | 3.26% | -13.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |