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

Sigal, 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 Sigal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sigal in America

Sigal is the 37288th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sigal surname appeared 598 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 Sigal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sigal 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 Sigal

The surname Sigal has its origins in the Yiddish language, deriving from the Hebrew name "Siegal" or "Segal," which means "crown" or "diadem." This name has its roots in the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, Russia, and Ukraine.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sigal can be found in the Kahal (Jewish community) records of the town of Lublin, Poland, dating back to the 16th century. These records document individuals bearing the surname Sigal, suggesting that the name was already in use among the Jewish population of the region during that time.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Sigal surname appeared in various Jewish communities across Eastern Europe, particularly in the areas of modern-day Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine. During this period, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Segal, Sigal, or Zygal, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations of the time.

One notable individual bearing the Sigal surname was Rabbi Judah Loeb ben Bezalel Sigal, also known as the "Maharal of Prague" (1512-1609), a renowned Talmudic scholar and philosopher who lived in Prague, Czech Republic. His teachings and writings had a significant impact on Jewish thought and culture.

Another historical figure with the surname Sigal was Abraham Sigal (1647-1717), a Polish-Jewish astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His work on the calculation of planetary orbits and the motion of comets was highly regarded in his time.

In the 19th century, the Sigal surname began to spread beyond Eastern Europe as Jewish communities immigrated to other parts of the world, including Western Europe, North America, and other regions. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Sigal Dicker (1845-1920), a prominent Yiddish writer and educator from Poland.

As the 20th century dawned, the Sigal surname continued to be carried by individuals of Jewish descent, with some achieving notable accomplishments in various fields. For example, Ephraim Sigal (1909-1988) was a Polish-born Israeli politician and diplomat who served as the first ambassador of Israel to Sweden.

Throughout its history, the surname Sigal has maintained its connection to the Jewish diaspora, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the communities that have carried this name over centuries and across continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sigal

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

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

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