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

Sigle, 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 Sigle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sigle in America

Sigle is the 42937th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sigle surname appeared 504 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 Sigle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sigle 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 Sigle

The surname Sigle has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the late 13th century. It is derived from the Old High German word "sigil," which means "seal" or "signet ring." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with someone who made or used seals or signet rings, perhaps a seal maker or a person of nobility who used a seal as a symbol of authority.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Sigel" or "Sigill," reflecting its Germanic roots. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, where a person named "Sigel" is mentioned in a record from the year 1297.

As the name spread across Germany, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Sigle," "Siegle," and "Siegell." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the scribes' interpretations of the name.

In the 16th century, the name Sigle appeared in several records from the city of Nuremberg, a prominent center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. It is possible that some early bearers of the name were involved in the seal-making or metalworking industries that flourished in Nuremberg during that time.

One notable figure with the surname Sigle was Johann Sigle, a German clergyman and author who lived from 1617 to 1667. He was born in Nuremberg and wrote several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

Another individual of historical significance was Johann Michael Sigle, a German astronomer and mathematician who lived from 1730 to 1795. He made important contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg.

In the 19th century, the name Sigle appeared in various parts of Germany, as well as in areas with significant German immigration, such as the United States and Canada. One prominent bearer of the name was Carl Sigle, a German-American architect who lived from 1856 to 1937. He designed several notable buildings in Chicago, including the Chicago City Hall and the former Chicago Public Library.

Another notable figure was August Sigle, a German theologian and author who lived from 1881 to 1949. He wrote extensively on topics related to Christian ethics and was active in the Confessing Church movement during the Nazi era in Germany.

While the surname Sigle is not among the most common in Germany or other parts of the world, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals from various professions, including clergy, academics, and architects. The name's origins can be traced back to the late medieval period, reflecting its deep roots in German culture and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sigle

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

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

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