Explore the Family Name Sissons
The meaning of Sissons
English: 1. variant of Sisson, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. variant of Sessions.
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How common is the last name Sissons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sissons has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sissons ranked 72,022 in terms of popularity and rose to 74,141 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.94%. However, the number of individuals with the Sissons surname increased from 252 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #74,141 | -2.94% |
| Count | 252 | 261 | 3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sissons
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Sissons surname. In 2000, most bearers of the surname identified as White (94.44%), a figure that slightly decreased to 89.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 2.38% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010, a significant change of 44.96%. The year 2010 also saw individuals with the Sissons surname identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both at 3.07%, categories which were not represented in 2000. No individual carrying the Sissons surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 89.27% | -5.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.45% | 44.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |