Explore the Family Name Sirianni
The meaning of Sirianni
Italian: from the title of respect sir ‘lord, master’ (Old French sire) + the personal name Ianni, a short form of Gi(ov)anni (see John). This was the kind of title often given to a cleric. Compare Mastrianni. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Carmine, Ottavio, Salvatore, Vincenzo, Antonio, Attilio, Carmel, Dino, Nicola, Pasquale, Quinto.
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How common is the last name Sirianni in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sirianni has seen some changes over a decade. In 2000, Sirianni was ranked 16,022 in popularity, but it dropped slightly to 16,420 by 2010, representing a decrease of 2.48%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,663 to 1,752 during the same period, an increase of 5.35%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 population also dipped a bit from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010, reflecting a 4.84% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,022 | #16,420 | -2.48% |
| Count | 1,663 | 1,752 | 5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sirianni
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Sirianni identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 96.75% in 2000 to 95.09% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.98% in 2000 to 3.20% in 2010, or a rise of 61.62%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races remained quite low, with the former appearing for the first time in 2010 at 0.57%, and the latter decreasing slightly from 0.84% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010. Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were not represented in the data for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 95.09% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.2% | 61.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.8% | -4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |