Explore the Family Name Sion
The meaning of Sion
1. French (mainly Nord) and Walloon: from the personal name Sion, a shortened and altered form of Ancion, a pet form of Anselme (see Anselm). The personal name may alternatively be, in some cases, of Biblical origin (see 2 below and Zion). 2. French: habitational name from any of various places so named (e.g. in Meurthe-et-Moselle, Vendée, and Loire-Atlantique), probably after the hill in Jerusalem, mentioned in the Bible (see Zion). 3. French (Vosges): variant of Scion, a nickname from scion ‘twig, shoot’. This surname (in any of the possible senses; see above) is also found in Germany (Ahrweiler). 4. Spanish (Sión): perhaps a habitational name from Sión in Pontevedra province, Galicia. This surname is not found in Galicia. 5. Jewish (Sephardic): variant of Zion. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Gilles, Martial, Romain. Spanish Americo, Corazon, Jacobo, Jorge, Jose, Manuel, Rafael, Rogelio.
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How common is the last name Sion in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sion has seen an increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sion was ranked 39,617th in terms of popularity, with a count of 522 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 37,180th, representing a change of 6.15 percent, and the count rose to 600, marking an increase of 14.94 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also increased slightly from 0.19 to 0.2 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #37,180 | 6.15% |
| Count | 522 | 600 | 14.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sion
In regard to ethnic identity associated with the surname Sion, the Decennial U.S. Census provides compelling insights. Between 2000 and 2010, there were noticeable changes in the ethnicity proportions. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent represented about 10.15 percent in 2000, which slightly increased to 10.50 percent in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.83 percent, as the category was not present in 2000. The percentage of white individuals having the surname Sion decreased from 58.43 percent to 47 percent. A significant rise occurred within the Hispanic group, going from 7.09 percent to 14.17 percent. Similarly, the Black community saw a rise from 21.26 percent to 25.5 percent. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group, however, remained at 0 percent throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.43% | 47% | -19.56% |
| Black | 21.26% | 25.5% | 19.94% |
| Hispanic | 7.09% | 14.17% | 99.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.15% | 10.5% | 3.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |