Explore the Family Name Sison
The meaning of Sison
1. Filipino: Chinese Filipino surname formed with Chinese 孫 or sūn ‘grandchild’ as the second element. The first element, 四 in Chinese, means ‘fourth’, a reference to birth order. 2. Spanish (Sisón): unflattering nickname from sisón ‘cheat, petty swindler’. Alternatively, a nickname from sisón ‘sandpiper’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Jose, Alberto, Alfredo, Carlito, Eduardo, Erlinda, Joselito, Juanito, Mario, Orlando, Perfecto.
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How common is the last name Sison in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sison has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sison was ranked as the 10,920th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen to become the 9,033rd most popular, marking a change of 17.28%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 2,674 in 2000 to 3,617 in 2010, a notable increase of 35.27%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sison per 100k individuals also grew, moving from 0.99 to 1.23, an uptick of 24.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,920 | #9,033 | 17.28% |
| Count | 2,674 | 3,617 | 35.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 1.23 | 24.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sison
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sison, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those bearing it identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group saw a slight increase from 78.23% in 2000 to 81.34% in 2010, a change of 3.98%. There was a small decline among those identifying as two or more races and White, with changes of -3.13% and -23.27% respectively. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase of 7.56%, whereas the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.23% | 81.34% | 3.98% |
| White | 11.82% | 9.07% | -23.27% |
| Two or More Races | 5.76% | 5.58% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.44% | 3.7% | 7.56% |
| Black | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0% | 0% |
Sison ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Sison is Filipino & Austronesian, which comprises 62.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Chinese (12.0%) and British & Irish (7.3%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, and Vietnamese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Filipino & Austronesian | 62.6% |
| Chinese | 12.0% |
| British & Irish | 7.3% |
| Other | 18.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Sison
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Sison have recent ancestry locations in the Philippines and China.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Metro Manila, Philippines | 77.50% |
| Ilocos Region, Philippines | 77.50% |
| Central Luzon, Philippines | 77.50% |
| Calabarzon, Philippines | 77.50% |
| Bicol, Philippines | 76.10% |
What Sison haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Sison is O-F2415, which is predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Haplogroup O-F2415 is descended from haplogroup O-M1359. Other common haplogroups include E-M183 and O-F2859, which are predominantly found among people with European and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Sison surname are: F1a, B4, M7c3c. These most commonly trace back to individuals of East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins O-M1359
Your paternal lineage may be linked to the Cham
One of the many populations harboring members of haplogroup O1b1a1a1a1 is the Cham ethnic group, a group of people who speak Austronesian languages in Mainland Southeast Asia. Austronesian languages make up a language family that is extremely large and widespread, comprising over 350 million people on islands such as Madagascar, Easter Island, and many others. However, Austronesian languages are less common on mainland Asia, with a notable exception being the Chamic language. Research suggests that ancestors of the Cham people migrated from Southeast Asian islands to the mainland around the year 500 BCE, and that early Cham populations quickly began mixing with indigenous southern Vietnamese populations. As a result, the Chamic language now has words that were borrowed from languages spoken by indigenous Vietnamese people. It is likely that an ancestral Kinh population was one of the populations that mixed with the Cham people shortly after their migration to mainland Asia.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to the Han
Members of haplogroups B4 and B5 are quite frequent in both northern and southern Han Chinese populations. The Han people, who all share the same language and similar cultural practices, are the largest ethnic group in the world, with about 1.2 billion people. Historical evidence shows that Han people are descendants of the ancient Huaxia tribes that come from northern China, centered in Zhongyuan, China's Central Plain. The spread of Han people, language and culture from northern to southern China only occurred in the last 2,000 years, and was likely driven by warfare and famine in the north.
What do people with the surname Sison have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Sison" Surname 41.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Sison" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Learn Language As Adult
Learning a new language through formal or informal means after 18 years of age.
"Sison" Surname 45.5%
23andMe Users 25.8%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Sison" Surname 15.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Sison?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Sison are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition