Explore the Family Name Sye
The meaning of Sye
1. English: perhaps from a short form of the Middle English female personal name Cicely, Sisely (see Sisley). Compare Sise. 2. Cornish: nickname, possibly from Cornish sēgh ‘dry’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sye saw a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sye was ranked as the 56,120th most popular surname, jumping up to the 55,255th spot by 2010, a change of 1.54%. The number of people with the surname also increased from 341 in 2000 to 372 in 2010, marking a 9.09% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Sye surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #55,255 | 1.54% |
| Count | 341 | 372 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sye
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sye also shifted during this ten-year period according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identifying as Sye in 2000 were those of Black ethnicity at 48.97%, which rose to 56.99% by 2010, an increase of 16.38%. Those of White ethnicity decreased from 36.36% to 28.49%, a drop of 21.64%. The data also shows a decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races. However, there were no individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.97% | 56.99% | 16.38% |
| White | 36.36% | 28.49% | -21.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.33% | 6.18% | -15.69% |
| Two or More Races | 4.69% | 4.57% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |