Explore the Family Name Siskind
The meaning of Siskind
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Süsskind (see Susskind).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Siskind in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Siskind ranked 49,869 in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly decreased to 52,383 in 2010, reflecting a change of -5.04%. The count of individuals carrying this surname marginally increased from 395 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, showing a slight growth rate of 0.25%. However, the proportion of Siskind per 100k people saw a decrease of 13.33% over the decade, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #52,383 | -5.04% |
| Count | 395 | 396 | 0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siskind
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Siskind. In 2000, approximately 94.43% identified as White, which slightly dipped to 93.94% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase of almost 50%, rising from 2.53% in 2000 to 3.79% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a shift seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which showed an increase from 0 to 1.26% over the decade. However, those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races appeared to drop off completely by 2010. No data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was recorded for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 93.94% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.79% | 49.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |