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

Sic, 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 Sic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sic in America

Sic is the 60045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sic surname appeared 336 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 Sic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sic 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 Sic

The surname Sic has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "sic," which meant "a small stream or watercourse." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a locational surname, referring to individuals who lived near a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sic can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. In these rolls, there is an entry for a person named William Sic, who was residing in the county of Oxfordshire.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Syk, Syke, and Sike, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in that era. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

In the 15th century, the name Sic began to appear more frequently in historical records, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. One notable individual bearing this surname was John Sic, a landowner who lived in the village of Kettlewell, Yorkshire, in the late 15th century.

The 16th century saw the emergence of several prominent individuals with the surname Sic. One such person was Thomas Sic, a merchant from London who was involved in the trade with the Netherlands. He was mentioned in various commercial records and correspondence from the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Sic became more widely dispersed across England, with families bearing this surname found in various regions. One notable example is Robert Sic, a Puritan minister who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire from 1640 to 1662.

During the 18th century, the surname Sic continued to be represented in various parts of England. One notable figure from this period was William Sic, a renowned botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the British Isles. He was born in 1720 and published several influential works on botany and horticulture.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Sic became more widely distributed across different parts of the world, with families bearing this name emigrating to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

In summary, the surname Sic has a rich history that can be traced back to its English origins in the 13th century. It has been associated with various locations, occupations, and notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sic

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

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

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