Find out how popular the last name Siah is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Siah.

Siah, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Siah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siah in America

Siah is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siah surname appeared 120 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Siah.

The history of the last name Siah

The surname SIAH originated in Iran during the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "siah," meaning "black" or "dark." This name likely referred to an individual's physical appearance, such as having dark hair or complexion.

The earliest known record of the surname SIAH can be traced back to a Persian manuscript dated around 1550. This document mentions a man named Siah Ali, who was a merchant from the city of Isfahan.

In the 17th century, the name SIAH appeared in several Persian court records and legal documents. One notable example is Siah Mohammad, a highly respected scholar and poet who lived in the city of Shiraz from 1620 to 1695.

During the 18th century, the SIAH surname became more widespread across Iran and the surrounding regions. One prominent figure was Siah Khan, a military commander who served under the Afsharid dynasty from 1736 to 1748.

In the 19th century, the SIAH surname gained recognition in the field of literature. Siah Mirza (1815-1875) was a renowned Persian poet and philosopher who wrote extensively on Sufism and mysticism.

Another notable individual with the SIAH surname was Siah Banu (1858-1914), a prominent Iranian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education during the late Qajar era.

The SIAH surname has also been associated with various place names in Iran. For instance, the village of Siah Dasht, located in the province of Fars, is believed to have derived its name from the SIAH family who once resided there.

Throughout its history, the SIAH surname has been spelled in various ways, such as Siahpush, Siahkalan, and Siahchi, reflecting regional variations and different linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siah

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Siah.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Siah was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Siah was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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