Explore the Family Name Sigur
The meaning of Sigur
French: variant of Ségur (see Segur) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Gaston, Monique.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sigur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sigur ranked 52,403 in popularity in the year 2000 and by 2010 it had shifted slightly to a rank of 55,255; this represents a decrease of about 5.44%. The frequency of this surname remained constant with a count of 372 in both years. However, when normalized for every 100,000 individuals, the proportion dropped from 0.14 to 0.13, signifying a decrease of approximately 7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #55,255 | -5.44% |
| Count | 372 | 372 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sigur
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there were no individuals with the Sigur surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with the Sigur surname was White, which decreased from 52.42% in 2000 to 48.12% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group was Black, where an increase was observed from 36.83% in 2000 to 39.25% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased significantly by 72.76%, while the Hispanic demographic saw a surge of 143.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.42% | 48.12% | -8.2% |
| Black | 36.83% | 39.25% | 6.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 9.14% | 143.09% |
| Two or More Races | 5.91% | 1.61% | -72.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |