2000
#112,967
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sibilsky
An occupational surname derived from the word "sibilant," referring to someone who produced hissing sounds.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Sibilsky. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sibilsky surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Sibilsky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sibilsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sibilsky
The surname SIBILSKY is of Russian origin, emerging in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "sibil'skii," which means "from Siberia." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname likely hailed from the vast Siberian region of Russia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SIBILSKY surname appears in a 1612 census of the Novgorod region, where a merchant named Ivan SIBILSKY is listed. This indicates that the name had already gained some prominence in the early 17th century.
In the 18th century, the SIBILSKY name is mentioned in several historical documents related to the exploration and colonization of Siberia. For instance, Grigory SIBILSKY (1720-1789) was a prominent fur trader and explorer who helped establish Russian settlements along the Lena River in eastern Siberia.
The 19th century saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing the SIBILSKY surname. Pyotr SIBILSKY (1802-1871) was a renowned Russian painter known for his landscapes and religious works. Meanwhile, Andrei SIBILSKY (1825-1897) was a respected historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of Siberia and its indigenous peoples.
In the early 20th century, the SIBILSKY name gained further prominence with the exploits of Yakov SIBILSKY (1903-1976), a celebrated Arctic explorer and geologist. His expeditions to the remote regions of Siberia and the Arctic contributed significantly to the mapping and scientific understanding of these vast territories.
Another notable figure was Nadezhda SIBILSKY (1912-1998), a pioneering Russian aviator who set several long-distance flight records in the 1930s and 1940s. She was among the first female pilots to fly across the Arctic Circle and was awarded numerous honors for her achievements.
While the SIBILSKY surname may have originated in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich history and exploration of the Siberian region, making it a name deeply intertwined with the past of this vast and rugged land.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sibilsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Sibilsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sibilsky bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sibilsky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sibilsky
Sibilsky appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
-15 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,412 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-19 bearers (-14.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,067 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,967 | 144 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 18,412 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-14.7%) | Down 18,067 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sibilsky surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #149,446 | -13.8% |
| Count | 129 | 110 | -14.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sibilsky bearers went from 129 to 110 (-14.7% change). The surname moved down 18,067 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #149,446.
FAQ
Sibilsky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sibilsky?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Sibilsky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Sibilsky?
Sibilsky ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Sibilsky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sibilsky.
Has Sibilsky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sibilsky went from 129 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 19 (-14.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Sibilsky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sibilsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sibilsky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sibilsky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Hispanic (1.8%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sibilsky (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sibilsky mean?
An occupational surname derived from the word "sibilant," referring to someone who produced hissing sounds. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sibilsky (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Sibilsky?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.