Explore the Family Name Sivels
The meaning of Sivels
Altered form of Sivils, a surname of English origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sivels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sivels has seen a modest growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,293 with 411 people bearing the name, while in 2010, it rose to a rank of 45,412 with 471 individuals. This constitutes an increase of almost 6% in rank and about 14.6% in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 of the population also experienced growth, climbing from 0.15 to 0.16, marking a rise of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #45,412 | 5.97% |
| Count | 411 | 471 | 14.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sivels
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sivels has seen some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 2.43% to 5.1%. The percentage of White individuals with this surname increased slightly from 5.6% to 6.79%, while the Hispanic representation also saw growth, moving from 1.46% to 2.34%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname Sivels decreased marginally from 90.27% to 85.35%. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.27% | 85.35% | -5.45% |
| White | 5.6% | 6.79% | 21.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 5.1% | 109.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.34% | 60.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |