Explore the Family Name Sis
The meaning of Sis
1. Czech (Sís): nickname from an altered form of the German adjective süss ‘sweet, sweet-natured’ (see Suess). 2. Americanized form of German Süss (see Suess, compare 1 above) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname. 3. Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name, from a term denoting a coati, a raccoon-like animal.
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How common is the last name Sis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sis" has seen an increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 56,120th and by 2010 it jumped up in rank to 46,487th, marking a significant increase of 17.17%. The actual count of people with the surname also rose from 341 in 2000 to 458 in 2010, a growth rate of 34.31%. As a result, the proportion of this name per 100,000 people also increased from 0.13 to 0.16, a rise of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #46,487 | 17.17% |
| Count | 341 | 458 | 34.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sis
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Sis surname, we see shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 81.23% of those carrying the Sis surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 60.26% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic category saw a substantial increase from 13.49% in 2000 to 36.90% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group went from having no representation in 2000 to accounting for 1.31% in 2010. However, the percentage of people identifying as Black and as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in 2010, with the Black category experiencing a decrease from 3.81% in 2000. The Two or More Races category also remained constant at 0% during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.23% | 60.26% | -25.82% |
| Hispanic | 13.49% | 36.9% | 173.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |