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

Siapno, 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 Siapno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siapno in America

Siapno is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siapno surname appeared 249 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 Siapno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siapno 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 Siapno

The surname SIAPNO has its origins in the Philippines, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Visayan words "sia" meaning "who" and "puno" meaning "leader" or "chief." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SIAPNO appears in the 1591 census of the Philippines, which was conducted by the Spanish colonial authorities at the time. The name is listed among the inhabitants of the town of Cebu, indicating that it may have originated from this region.

During the Spanish colonial period, the spelling of the name underwent various changes, with variations such as "Siapuno" and "Syapno" appearing in historical documents. These variations were likely due to the influence of Spanish phonetics and the transcription of the name by Spanish scribes.

In the 18th century, a notable individual bearing the name SIAPNO was Juan SIAPNO, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Bantayan, located in the present-day province of Cebu. Juan SIAPNO was born in 1720 and played a significant role in the development of the local economy through his agricultural endeavors.

Another noteworthy figure was Maria SIAPNO, a renowned healer and midwife who lived in the town of Bogo, also in Cebu, during the late 18th century. Maria SIAPNO was highly respected for her knowledge of traditional medicinal practices and her contributions to the community's healthcare.

In the 19th century, the SIAPNO name gained further prominence with the birth of Francisco SIAPNO (1825-1892), a respected educator and advocate for educational reform in the Philippines. Francisco SIAPNO established several schools and advocated for the use of the local languages in education, challenging the dominance of Spanish during the colonial period.

Another individual of note was Catalina SIAPNO (1840-1912), a renowned weaver and artist from the town of Bohol. Catalina SIAPNO's intricate and beautiful textile creations were highly sought after, and her work helped to preserve and promote the traditional weaving techniques of the region.

As the name SIAPNO spread across the Philippines, it became associated with various place names and localities. For example, the Barangay (village) of Siapno in the municipality of San Remigio, Cebu, is believed to have been named after a prominent family bearing the surname.

While the surname SIAPNO may not be as widely recognized as some other Filipino surnames, it has a rich historical significance and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siapno

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

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

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