Explore the Family Name Sise
The meaning of Sise
1. English: from Sis(s)e, a pet form of the Middle English female personal name Cicely, Sisely. See Sisley and compare Sisson. 2. English and Cornish: variant of Sye, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 3. West African (mainly Gambia): variant of Cissé (see Cisse 1).
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How common is the last name Sise in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sise saw a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,935 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 62,359, representing a decline of 17.8%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this period, falling from 367 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, a reduction of 12.53%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell as well, decreasing by 21.43% from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #62,359 | -17.8% |
| Count | 367 | 321 | -12.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sise
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a change in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sise between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of people with this surname identified as White (86.92% in 2000 and 81.62% in 2010), there were shifts in other ethnicities. Hispanic identification increased significantly, rising from 1.91% in 2000 to 5.92% in 2010, an increase of almost 210%. The proportion identifying as Black also rose, from 5.99% in 2000 to 8.72% in 2010. In contrast, the proportion of people with the surname Sise who identified with two or more races decreased by 42.81%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a small increase. There was no reported change for American Indian and Alaskan Native identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.92% | 81.62% | -6.1% |
| Black | 5.99% | 8.72% | 45.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 5.92% | 209.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 1.87% | -42.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |