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

Sigh, 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 Sigh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sigh in America

Sigh is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sigh surname appeared 202 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 Sigh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sigh 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 Sigh

The surname SIGH is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "sīġ" meaning "victory" or "success." This name first emerged in the counties of Dorset and Somerset during the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century CE.

The earliest recorded instance of the SIGH surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Sige." This comprehensive survey of land ownership in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that time.

In the 13th century, records show variants of the name such as "Sighe" and "Sygh" being used in the county of Somerset. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the influence of Norman scribes who transcribed the name phonetically.

One notable bearer of the SIGH surname was Sir John Sigh, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Dorset during the 14th century. His name appears in several contemporary records, including the Court Rolls of Manors in Dorset from 1390.

Another individual of historical significance was William Sigh, born in 1498 in the village of Sighbury, Somerset. He was a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a chapel in his hometown, which still bears his name to this day.

During the 16th century, the SIGH surname spread to other parts of England, particularly the counties of Devon and Cornwall. This expansion is evidenced by the appearance of names like "Sygh" and "Syghe" in parish records from that period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure was Thomas Sigh, born in 1624 in the town of Sighton, Devon. He was a renowned scholar and author who wrote several influential works on theology and philosophy.

Another individual worth mentioning is Elizabeth Sigh, born in 1712 in the village of Sighbury, Somerset. She was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

Throughout its history, the SIGH surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Sighbury (Somerset), Sighton (Devon), and Sighfield (Dorset), further emphasizing its deep roots in the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sigh

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

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

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