2000
#27,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 842
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.31
Very Rare Last name
Siggers
An English surname derived from the ancient trades of sawyer or woodcutter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 977 Americans carry the last name Siggers. That puts it at #29,518 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.29 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 350,823 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Siggers 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Siggers with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
977
1 in 350,823
Census rank
#29,518
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
852
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 852 bearers of the surname Siggers in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.29 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 29518th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Siggers, the largest self-reported group is Black at 62.3%. The next largest groups are White (30.4%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Siggers
The surname SIGGERS is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name, derived from the Old English word 'sigge', meaning a maker or seller of rye bread.
During the Middle Ages, the name was prevalent in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries reveal several variations in spelling, such as Syggere, Siggere, and Syggare.
One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, compiled in 1273, where a certain John Syggere is mentioned. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301 record a Thomas Siggere as a taxpayer.
In the 15th century, the name appears in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from the influential Paston family of Norfolk. A letter dated 1472 mentions a John Siggers, who was involved in a dispute over land.
Nottinghamshire also has a strong connection to the SIGGERS surname. The parish records of Bingham, a town in the county, contain numerous entries for families bearing this name, dating back to the 16th century. One notable figure was Thomas Siggers, born in 1592, who served as the town's constable in the early 1600s.
Moving into the 17th century, the SIGGERS name gained prominence in Yorkshire. In 1642, during the English Civil War, a certain William Siggers fought alongside the Parliamentarian forces and was present at the Battle of Marston Moor.
Another individual of note was Elizabeth Siggers, born in 1712 in the village of Easton, Lincolnshire. Her diary, which chronicled life in rural England during the 18th century, has been preserved and provides valuable insights into the customs and traditions of the time.
As the SIGGERS name spread across England, it also found its way into various place names. For instance, Siggers Lane in the town of Swinton, Yorkshire, is believed to have derived its name from a family residing in the area during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, the SIGGERS surname has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, including farmers, tradesmen, soldiers, and scholars. While not as prominent as some other English surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the nation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Siggers
Among Census respondents with the surname Siggers, the largest self-reported group is Black at 62.3%. The next largest groups are White (30.4%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Siggers 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 Siggers surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American62.3% · 531
- White30.4% · 259
- Two or more races5.2% · 44
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Siggers
Siggers 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
#26,422
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 924
+82 bearers (+9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.31
Rank movement Up 627 places
2020
#29,518
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 852
-72 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.29
Rank movement Down 3,096 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #27,049 | 842 | 0.31 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #26,422 | 924 | 0.31 | +82 bearers (+9.7%) | Up 627 places |
| 2020 | #29,518 | 852 | 0.29 | -72 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 3,096 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 Siggers 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 | #26,422 | #29,518 | -11.7% |
| Count | 924 | 852 | -7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.31 | 0.29 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Siggers bearers went from 924 to 852 (-7.8% change). The surname moved down 3,096 positions in the national ranking, going from #26,422 to #29,518.
FAQ
Siggers surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Siggers?
Name Census estimates that about 977 living Americans carry the surname Siggers. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 350,823 residents.
How common is Siggers?
Siggers ranks #29,518 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.29 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 852 people with the surname Siggers. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (977), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.29 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.29 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 Siggers.
Has Siggers become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Siggers went from 924 recorded bearers to 852. That is a decrease of 72 (-7.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #26,422 to #29,518.
What does the Census say about the background of Siggers?
Among Census respondents with the surname Siggers, the largest self-reported group is Black at 62.3%. The next largest groups are White (30.4%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Siggers in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.3% (531 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Siggers appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (62.3%), White (30.4%), Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Siggers (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 Siggers mean?
An English surname derived from the ancient trades of sawyer or woodcutter. 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 Siggers (0.29 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 many Americans have the surname Siggers?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.