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

Sidi, 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 Sidi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sidi in America

Sidi is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sidi surname appeared 205 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 Sidi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sidi 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 Sidi

The surname SIDI has its origins in North Africa, specifically in Morocco and Algeria, where it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Sidi," which translates to "my lord" or "my master," and was often used as a title of respect for religious or political leaders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SIDI can be found in the Moroccan city of Fez, where a prominent family bearing this name resided in the 12th century. This family played a significant role in the city's cultural and intellectual life, producing scholars, poets, and religious figures. The surname SIDI was also prevalent in other regions of Morocco, such as Marrakech and Tetouan.

Historical records from the 14th century mention a scholar named Ahmad al-Sidi, who was born in Fez in 1311 and became renowned for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence. Another notable figure was Sidi Muhammad al-'Arabi al-Darqawi (1760-1823), a Moroccan Sufi mystic and founder of the Darqawiyya order, who hailed from a family bearing the SIDI surname.

In Algeria, the surname SIDI can be traced back to the 16th century, where it was associated with the Sufi spiritual leaders known as "Marabouts." These influential figures played a significant role in the spread of Islam and the establishment of religious settlements across the region. One prominent Algerian figure with the SIDI surname was Sidi Ahmed Ben Yusuf (1707-1798), a Sufi scholar and founder of the Rahmaniyya order.

As the name spread beyond North Africa, it was often associated with places and landmarks that bore the title "Sidi." For instance, the city of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia, known for its distinctive blue and white architecture, was named after a Sufi saint who lived in the area.

Other notable individuals with the surname SIDI include Sidi Ali Ou-Moussa (1679-1760), a Moroccan military leader and governor of Marrakech, and Sidi Muhammad al-Muqri (1788-1858), an Algerian scholar and teacher of the Qur'an.

While the surname SIDI is predominantly found in North Africa, it has also spread to other regions through migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it the rich history and significance of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sidi

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

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

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