Explore the Family Name Sixto
The meaning of Sixto
Galician: variant of Sisto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sixto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sixto has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was the 61,376th most popular name, but by 2010, it had risen to 39,659th — a change of 35.38%. The number of people with this surname nearly doubled during this period, from 306 to 554, an increase of 81.05%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Sixto per 100,000 increased from 0.11 to 0.19, showing a positive growth of 72.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #39,659 | 35.38% |
| Count | 306 | 554 | 81.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.19 | 72.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sixto
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the surname Sixto is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, 88.56% of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage rose slightly to 92.42% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 5.56% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as Black also decreased, from 4.90% to 3.43%. There were no individuals with the Sixto surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.56% | 92.42% | 4.36% |
| White | 5.56% | 3.43% | -38.31% |
| Black | 4.9% | 3.43% | -30% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |