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

Sides, 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 Sides surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sides in America

Sides is the 4334th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sides surname appeared 8,194 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Sides.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sides 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 Sides

The surname "SIDES" is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "side," which referred to a slope or the side of a hill. The name was likely initially given as a topographic name to someone who lived near or on the side of a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Sydde." This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records with spellings such as "Syde," "Sydes," and "Siddes." These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling during that era.

The surname "SIDES" is also associated with several place names in England, such as Sideford in Devonshire and Sidbury in Shropshire. These place names may have contributed to the development of the surname in their respective regions.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir Henry Sides (1490-1556), a prominent English landowner and member of Parliament during the reign of King Henry VIII. Another was William Sides (1570-1635), an English clergyman and author who wrote several works on theology and religion.

In the 17th century, the surname "SIDES" appears in various records, including those of John Sides (1620-1695), a successful merchant and landowner in London, and Richard Sides (1645-1712), a prominent lawyer and judge in Lincolnshire.

Moving into the 18th century, we find John Sides (1718-1788), a renowned English artist and engraver who was appointed Engraver to the King in 1765. His works included portraits of notable figures such as Samuel Johnson and Joshua Reynolds.

Another significant bearer of the name was Sir William Sides (1760-1842), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was knighted for his distinguished service in 1815.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "SIDES" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, clergymen, artists, and military personnel, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sides

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

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

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