Explore the Family Name Size
The meaning of Size
English (Lancashire and West Yorkshire): 1. from Sis(s)e, a pet form of the Middle English female personal name Cicely. See Sisley and compare Sisson. 2. alternatively, it may be a variant of Syes, from Sye + post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Size in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Size" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 88,461st most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 103,655th rank, marking a 17.18% drop. The count of people with the surname also decreased from 195 in 2000 to 173 in 2010, representing an 11.28% decline. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped from 0.07 to 0.06, showing a 14.29% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #103,655 | -17.18% |
| Count | 195 | 173 | -11.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Size
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some changes in the ten-year period. The percentage of individuals with the Size surname identifying as White decreased from 87.69% in 2000 to 83.24% in 2010, a decline of 5.07%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 5.64% in 2000 to 8.09% in 2010, showcasing a significant growth of 43.44%. People identifying as Black remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 5.64% to 5.78%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.69% | 83.24% | -5.07% |
| Hispanic | 5.64% | 8.09% | 43.44% |
| Black | 5.64% | 5.78% | 2.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |