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

Siar, 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 Siar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siar in America

Siar is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siar surname appeared 189 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 Siar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siar 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 Siar

The surname SIAR is of Spanish origin, believed to have emerged in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia during the medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Latin word "siarus," which referred to a type of clay vessel or jar used for storing liquids.

In the 13th century, records from the Kingdom of Aragon mention individuals with the surname SIAR, suggesting a connection to craftsmen or potters who manufactured these clay containers. The earliest known reference appears in a document from the city of Barcelona dated 1275, where a certain Pere SIAR is listed as a resident.

During the 14th century, the name SIAR gained prominence in the coastal town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, near Barcelona. Historical records from this time period include mentions of a prominent family bearing this surname, the SIARs de Vilanova, who were involved in the local ceramic industry.

One notable individual was Jaume SIAR (1340-1412), a master potter from Vilanova i la Geltrú whose works were highly regarded throughout the region. His signature can be found on several preserved pieces from that era.

In the 15th century, the name SIAR spread to other parts of Spain, particularly the Balearic Islands. A document from the island of Mallorca in 1482 references a certain Guillem SIAR, a merchant who traded in pottery and ceramics.

Another significant figure was Francesc SIAR (1525-1587), a renowned sculptor from Valencia who specialized in religious works. Several of his intricate altarpieces and statues can still be found in churches throughout the region.

As the centuries passed, the SIAR surname continued to be associated with pottery, ceramics, and related crafts. In the 18th century, a family of potters from Catalonia bearing this name established a successful workshop in the city of Manises, renowned for its production of decorative tiles and tableware.

Among the more recent notable individuals with the SIAR surname was Josep SIAR (1852-1923), a celebrated artist and ceramist from Barcelona whose works were exhibited internationally and received numerous accolades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siar

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

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

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