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

Sial, 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 Sial surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sial in America

Sial is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sial surname appeared 217 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 Sial.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sial to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sial

The surname SIAL has its origins in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "sial," which means "mountains" or "hills." This suggests that the name may have originated among communities residing in the mountainous regions of present-day Pakistan and northern India.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SIAL surname can be found in the archives of the Mughal Empire. In the year 1573, a man named Malik SIAL was mentioned as a landowner in the region now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This record provides valuable insight into the early use and geographic distribution of the name.

During the 17th century, the SIAL surname gained prominence in the region of Punjab, which was then under the rule of the Mughal Empire. Historical records from this period mention several influential individuals bearing the SIAL name, including Rai Ahmad SIAL, a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

As the centuries passed, the SIAL name spread across various parts of the subcontinent, with individuals bearing this surname contributing significantly to various fields. One notable figure was Mirza Ghalib SIAL, a renowned Urdu poet who lived in the 19th century (1797-1869). His literary works have left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of South Asia.

In the 20th century, the SIAL surname continued to gain recognition, with several individuals making their mark across different domains. One such notable figure was Muhammad Iqbal SIAL (1877-1938), a philosopher, poet, and politician who is widely regarded as the spiritual father of the nation of Pakistan.

Another prominent individual with the SIAL surname was Khwaja Ahmad Abbas SIAL (1914-1987), a renowned film-maker, novelist, and screenwriter who played a significant role in shaping the Indian cinema industry during its formative years.

It is worth noting that while the SIAL surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and early development of this surname within its region of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sial

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

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 Sial 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sial has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Sial was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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