Explore the Family Name Siracuse
The meaning of Siracuse
Americanized form of Italian Siracusa. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Siracuse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Siracuse slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 55,376th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had fallen to the 55,962nd spot, indicating a decrease in rank of approximately 1.06%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by roughly 5.48%, from 347 in 2000 to 366 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly by about 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #55,962 | -1.06% |
| Count | 347 | 366 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siracuse
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Siracuse identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 2.12% in this identification, from 97.98% in 2000 to 95.90% in 2010. Although the census recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was an increase in those reporting two or more ethnic identities, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 95.9% | -2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |