Explore the Family Name Sissoko
The meaning of Sissoko
West African (Mali): from the name of the Sissoko clan of the Mandinka and the closely related Bambara and Soninke peoples, apparently derived from a Soninke word meaning ‘horse’ (see Cisse 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sissoko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sissoko has seen a marked increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sissoko ranked 99,214th in popularity, with only 169 individuals carrying this last name. However, by 2010, the surname had jumped to 45,026th place, reflecting a significant 54.62% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose dramatically from 169 to 476, a surge of 181.66%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Sissoko per 100,000 people saw an increase of 166.67%, moving from 0.06 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #45,026 | 54.62% |
| Count | 169 | 476 | 181.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.16 | 166.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sissoko
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sissoko identify as Black. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a 7.53% increase in Black individuals bearing this surname, growing from 83.43% to 89.71%. Over the same time period, there was a decrease of 62.97% in those identifying as having two or more races, dropping from 13.61% to 5.04%. Interestingly, there was no indication of the Sissoko surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either 2000 or 2010. In 2010 however, it was recorded for the first time among White individuals, representing 4.20% of those with the Sissoko surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.43% | 89.71% | 7.53% |
| Two or More Races | 13.61% | 5.04% | -62.97% |
| White | 0% | 4.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |