Explore the Family Name Sydow
The meaning of Sydow
North German: habitational name from any of several places so named, for example near Berlin, in Pomerania, and Anhalt. The surname is also established in Sweden, presumably having been taken there from Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Benno, Erwin, Florian, Hans, Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Sydow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sydow has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,115th and by 2010 it dropped to 25,083rd, representing a 4.01% decrease. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 976 to 990, marking a 1.43% growth. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the Sydow surname saw a decrease of 5.56%, going from 0.36 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,115 | #25,083 | -4.01% |
| Count | 976 | 990 | 1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sydow
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Sydow surname from the 2000 to 2010 Decennial U.S. Census, there were some noticeable changes. The majority of individuals with the Sydow surname identified as White, with percentages remaining stable over the decade at around 94.85%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a percentage change of 58.82%, though the overall proportion remained small at 0.81% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase of 2.09%, bringing the total to 2.93%. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 17.89%, resulting in a 2010 percentage of 1.01%. For both periods, no individuals with the Sydow surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 94.85% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 2.93% | 2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.01% | -17.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.81% | 58.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |