Explore the Family Name Sypien
The meaning of Sypien
Polish (Sypień): nickname derived from sypać, sypnąć ‘to heap up or build (an embankment or dike)’ or ‘to pour or spill’.
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How common is the last name Sypien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sypien has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 91,004th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 126,765th position, reflecting a decline of 39.3%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 188 to 135, showing a reduction of 28.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Sypien surname decreased by 28.57%, from 0.07 to 0.05 between the two decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #126,765 | -39.3% |
| Count | 188 | 135 | -28.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sypien
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Sypien surname. In 2000, 93.62% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 92.59% by 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity group saw an increase of 25.38% during this timeframe, rising from 5.32% in 2000 to 6.67% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, either because the percentage was already at zero or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 92.59% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.32% | 6.67% | 25.38% |
| 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% |