2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Siggia
A habitational name derived from a town or village in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Siggia. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Siggia 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Siggia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Siggia, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Siggia
The surname SIGGIA originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Italian word "siggia," which referred to a type of coarse woolen fabric commonly produced in certain regions of the country.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SIGGIA can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1327. This document mentions a family with the surname, suggesting that they may have been involved in the textile trade or production of the fabric from which the name originated.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name SIGGIA was Guido Siggia, a prominent merchant and politician from the city of Florence. Records indicate that he served as a member of the Signoria, the governing council of the Florentine Republic, in the years 1358 and 1368.
Another historical figure with the surname SIGGIA was Tommaso Siggia, a renowned painter from the city of Siena who lived during the 15th century. His works can still be found adorning the walls of several churches and public buildings in Siena and its surrounding areas.
During the Renaissance period, the SIGGIA family established itself as a prominent lineage in the Marche region of central Italy. In the 16th century, Giulio Siggia (1501-1572) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer, contributing to the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the area.
In more recent times, the surname SIGGIA has been associated with the Italian-American community. One notable individual was Pasquale Siggia (1888-1964), an Italian immigrant who settled in New York City and became a successful businessman and philanthropist, contributing to various charitable causes within the Italian-American community.
While the surname SIGGIA may have originated from a humble fabric-related trade, it has since been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from art and architecture to business and politics, spanning several centuries of Italian history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Siggia
Among Census respondents with the surname Siggia, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Siggia 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 Siggia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Siggia
Siggia 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-16 bearers (-12.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,091 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,100 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.1%) | Down 22,091 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Up 1,100 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 Siggia 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 | #143,149 | #142,049 | 0.8% |
| Count | 116 | 120 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Siggia bearers went from 116 to 120 (+3.4% change). The surname moved up 1,100 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #142,049.
FAQ
Siggia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Siggia?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Siggia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Siggia?
Siggia ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Siggia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Siggia.
Has Siggia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Siggia went from 116 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 4 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #143,149 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Siggia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Siggia, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Siggia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Siggia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (5.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Siggia (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 Siggia mean?
A habitational name derived from a town or village in Italy. 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 Siggia (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 many people have the surname Siggia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.