Explore the Family Name Siv
The meaning of Siv
Cambodian: written ស៊ីវ, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Siv in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Siv" has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 67,725 in terms of popularity but by 2010 it had jumped to the 48,901st spot, marking a change of 27.79%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 272 individuals with the surname "Siv" in 2000, which increased by 58.46% to 431 individuals by 2010. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also saw an increase from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, indicating an uptick of 50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #48,901 | 27.79% |
| Count | 272 | 431 | 58.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siv
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Siv" identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 89.71% of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. This figure rose slightly to 91.88% by 2010, marking a 2.42% change. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 7.35% to 3.71%, a decrease of 49.52%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White fell slightly from 2.94% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. A new ethnicity was recorded in 2010, with 1.16% of individuals identifying as Hispanic. No individuals with the surname "Siv" identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.71% | 91.88% | 2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 7.35% | 3.71% | -49.52% |
| White | 2.94% | 2.78% | -5.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |