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

Sida, 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 Sida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sida in America

Sida is the 28131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sida surname appeared 851 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 Sida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sida 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 Sida

The surname Sida has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Swedish word "sidha," which means "silk" or "silken." The name likely originated in southern Sweden, particularly in the regions of Småland and Öland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sida can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1600s. The name appears in various spellings, such as Sidha, Sidhe, and Syde, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

The Sida surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Anders Sida, a merchant and landowner who lived in the late 17th century in the town of Kalmar, located in southeastern Sweden.

In the 18th century, the Sida family gained prominence in the region of Småland. Johan Sida (1725-1798) was a respected farmer and landowner in the village of Vrigstad. His son, Lars Sida (1758-1832), continued the family's agricultural legacy and expanded their landholdings.

During the 19th century, the Sida surname spread to other parts of Sweden as family members migrated and established themselves in new areas. One notable figure was Carl Sida (1818-1892), a prominent businessman and industrialist from the city of Gothenburg.

In the late 19th century, the Sida name became associated with the town of Sida, located in the municipality of Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. It is believed that the town's name may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in that region.

Another notable individual bearing the Sida surname was Gustaf Sida (1875-1948), a Swedish composer and musician who gained recognition for his contributions to the development of Swedish folk music and traditional dances.

While the Sida surname has its roots in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply connected to the Swedish cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sida

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

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

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