Explore the Family Name Siskin
The meaning of Siskin
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Süsskind (see Susskind). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Siskin in the United States?
The Siskin surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 70,679th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 79,338th place, marking a 12.25 percent decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 258 to 240, indicating a reduction of almost 7 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Siskin per 100,000 dropped by 20 percent, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #79,338 | -12.25% |
| Count | 258 | 240 | -6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siskin
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Siskin surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all Siskins, roughly 97 percent, identified as White. There was a minor dip in this percentage over the decade, dropping by 0.60 percent. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Siskin surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. While this may change in future data collection, the census data for these years suggest a strong association between the Siskin surname and White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 97.08% | -0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |