Explore the Family Name Siron
The meaning of Siron
1. German (Baden-Württemberg): possibly of Polish origin (see 2 below). This surname is very rare in Germany. 2. Polish (Siroń): variant of Sieroń, unexplained. 3. Slovak (Široň): nickname from široň ‘ox having wide horns’. 4. French: diminutive of Sire ‘lord’. History: Simon Siron, born in 1707 in London into a family of German origin, married Anna Castle in 1734 in Germantown, PA. In England his surname was also recorded as Sieron.
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How common is the last name Siron in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Siron has seen a decrease in its popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked as the 43,708th most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 49,546th position, marking a decline of 13.36%. The total count of individuals bearing the Siron surname also decreased from 465 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, exhibiting an 8.82% drop. Similarly, the proportion of people with the Siron surname per 100,000 population declined by 17.65%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #49,546 | -13.36% |
| Count | 465 | 424 | -8.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siron
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with the Siron surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 13.98% to 19.81%, a change of 41.70%. In contrast, the number of individuals identifying as White dropped from 82.37% to 75.71%, a decrease of 8.09%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight decrease from 3.01% to 2.59%, down by 13.95%. Noteworthy is the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, which was not present in 2000 but appeared at 1.18% in 2010. No individuals with the Siron surname identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.37% | 75.71% | -8.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.98% | 19.81% | 41.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 2.59% | -13.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |