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

Sido, 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 Sido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sido in America

Sido is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sido surname appeared 174 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 Sido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sido 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 Sido

The surname SIDO has its origins in the Spanish region of Aragon, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the medieval Spanish word "sida," meaning "silk" or "satin," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the silk trade or production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SIDO surname can be found in the archives of the town of Calatayud, Aragon, where a certain Pedro de SIDO was listed as a silk merchant in 1376. This document provides valuable insight into the historical context and occupation associated with this name.

In the 15th century, the SIDO family seemed to have established roots in the city of Zaragoza, which was a hub for the silk industry during that period. A notable figure from this era was Juan de SIDO, a prominent silk weaver who lived between 1420 and 1489. His work was highly regarded, and some of his creations were even commissioned by the Royal Court of Aragon.

As the silk trade flourished in Spain, the SIDO surname gradually spread to other regions, including Catalonia and Valencia. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Villena, where they continued their involvement in the textile industry. One of the most prominent members of this lineage was Rodrigo SIDO, a master weaver who lived from 1525 to 1598.

The 17th century saw the rise of Alonso SIDO, a renowned silk merchant from Murcia, who played a significant role in the export of Spanish silk to other European countries. His business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit contributed to the growth of the family's wealth and reputation.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was María SIDO, a pioneering female entrepreneur who established a successful silk dyeing and finishing business in Valencia. Her innovative techniques and commitment to quality earned her widespread recognition, and she became a influential figure in the local silk industry.

Throughout its history, the SIDO surname has been closely associated with the silk trade and textile industry in Spain. While the name may not have gained widespread fame beyond its regional roots, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and economic significance of the silk production in the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sido

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

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

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