Explore the Family Name Siska
The meaning of Siska
1. Czech and Slovak (Šiška): nickname from Old Czech and Slovak šiška ‘pinecone; cone-shaped dumpling’, perhaps applied to someone with a cone-shaped head. 2. Hungarian: from dialect siska ‘long-eared pig’, hence a nickname for someone with big ears. In some cases it may also nickname or a metonymic occupational name of Slavic origin (see above and below). 3. Slovenian (Šiška): from šiška ‘gallnut’, applied as a nickname or as a metonymic occupational name for a seller of gallnuts or a tanner (gallnuts are rich in tannic acid and have been used in tanning). Compare Sisko.
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How common is the last name Siska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Siska has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,386th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the rank of 31,824, marking a change of -16.21%. The number of people with the Siska surname also decreased from 829 in 2000 to 725 in 2010, reflecting a drop of -12.55%. The proportion per 100k individuals carrying this surname also fell from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, indicating a -19.35% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,386 | #31,824 | -16.21% |
| Count | 829 | 725 | -12.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.25 | -19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siska
When looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the Siska surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this proportion slightly decreased from 96.5% in 2000 to 95.03% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.60% to 1.38% during the same time period, which is a notable 130% growth. Furthermore, the percentage of individuals with the Siska surname who identify as Hispanic also rose from 2.05% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010, marking a 47.8% increase. There were no changes noted in the categories of Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native, while the category of "Two or more races" remained suppressed for the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.03% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.03% | 47.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.38% | 130% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |