Explore the Family Name Siverson
The meaning of Siverson
1. Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Sivertsen or of any of its cognates, such as Syvertsen and the very rare Siversen. Compare Severson, Sivertson, and Syverson, see also 2 below. 2. Americanized form of Swedish Siversson, a cognate of 1 above; it is a patronymic from the personal name Siver, which is a variant of Sivert. 3. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of North German Sievertsen: patronymic from the personal name Sievert. Compare Severson 2. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels.
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How common is the last name Siverson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Siverson has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Siverson ranked at 48,293 with a count of 411 individuals carrying the name, which amounts to about 0.15 per every 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 57,914 with 351 individuals identified by this surname, approximately 0.12 out of every 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in both ranking and proportion of around 20% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #57,914 | -19.92% |
| Count | 411 | 351 | -14.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siverson
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Siverson surname is most commonly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.54% of those with the surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage fell slightly to 94.59%. Within this decade, the Hispanic community also saw a rise in the use of the Siverson surname, increasing from 0% to 1.99%. Meanwhile, no changes were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, where the prevalence of the Siverson surname remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 94.59% | -4.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |