2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sigety
A variant spelling of the Hungarian surname Szigeti, meaning "from the island".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Sigety. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sigety surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Sigety in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sigety, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sigety
The surname SIGETY is believed to have originated in Hungary, with roots that can be traced back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Hungarian word "sziget," which means "island." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived on or near an island, or possibly in a town or village with a name related to an island.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SIGETY can be found in a document dating back to the late 14th century, where it appears as "Syghety." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet widely adopted.
In the 16th century, the name SIGETY appeared in several historical records, including land ownership documents and tax rolls. One notable mention is that of a landowner named Miklos SIGETY, who lived in the region of Transdanubia in the mid-1500s.
As the centuries progressed, the SIGETY name continued to be prominent in various parts of Hungary. In the late 18th century, a merchant named Janos SIGETY was documented as having made significant contributions to the local economy in the city of Eger.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the SIGETY surname. One such person was Ferencz SIGETY, a Hungarian painter born in 1738, who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits. Another was Istvan SIGETY, a 19th-century politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Hungarian parliament.
In more recent times, the name SIGETY has been carried by individuals such as Andras SIGETY, a renowned chess grandmaster born in 1941, and Zoltan SIGETY, a prominent architect who designed several landmark buildings in Budapest during the late 20th century.
While the name SIGETY may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the rich history and cultural heritage of Hungary, where it has been a part of the fabric of society for generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sigety
Among Census respondents with the surname Sigety, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Sigety bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sigety surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.4% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sigety
Sigety appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,714 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-7 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,797 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 9,714 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 7,797 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sigety surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #147,954 | -5.6% |
| Count | 119 | 112 | -5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sigety bearers went from 119 to 112 (-5.9% change). The surname moved down 7,797 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #147,954.
FAQ
Sigety surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sigety?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Sigety. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Sigety?
Sigety ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Sigety. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sigety.
Has Sigety become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sigety went from 119 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Sigety?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sigety, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sigety in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sigety appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.4%), Hispanic (5.4%), Two or More Races (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sigety (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sigety mean?
A variant spelling of the Hungarian surname Szigeti, meaning "from the island". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sigety (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Sigety?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Sigety is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.