2000
#3,807
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,559
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.17
Rare Last name
Sigler
An occupational surname for a maker or seller of sigils, seals, or graven images.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 9,647 Americans carry the last name Sigler. That puts it at #4,087 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.81 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 35,530 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sigler 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
9.6K
1 in 35,530
Census rank
#4,087
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
8.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 8,413 bearers of the surname Sigler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.81 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4087th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sigler, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (9.3%) and Hispanic (7.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sigler
The surname Sigler originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "sigel," meaning "victory" or "triumph." The name was likely bestowed upon a person who achieved great success or victory in battle or other endeavors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sigler can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, in the year 1187. This document mentions a "Conradus Sigler," suggesting the name's presence in the area during that time period.
In the 15th century, the name Sigler appeared in the town records of Nuremberg, a prominent city in the Holy Roman Empire. These records document the activities and transactions of individuals bearing the surname, providing valuable insight into the lives of Sigler families during that era.
One notable individual with the surname Sigler was Johann Sigler, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1637 to 1692. His works, which included portraits and religious scenes, are preserved in various galleries and collections across Europe.
Another significant figure was Friedrich Sigler, a German industrialist and entrepreneur who lived from 1801 to 1876. He was a pioneer in the development of the textile industry in Saxony and played a crucial role in the region's economic growth during the 19th century.
In the 20th century, Hans Sigler (1909-1987) was a renowned German architect known for his modernist designs. He was responsible for several notable buildings in Berlin and other German cities, leaving a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of the country.
The name Sigler has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Germany. For example, the village of Siglitz in Saxony-Anhalt is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting the presence of Sigler families in the area during its early history.
While the surname Sigler has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors and the historical significance of this distinctive name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sigler
Among Census respondents with the surname Sigler, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (9.3%) and Hispanic (7.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Sigler 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 Sigler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.2% · 6,663
- Black or African American9.3% · 779
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 598
- Two or more races3.4% · 287
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 58
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 28
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sigler
Sigler 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
#3,956
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,992
+433 bearers (+5.1%)
Per 100,000 3.05
Rank movement Down 149 places
2020
#4,087
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,413
-579 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 2.81
Rank movement Down 131 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,807 | 8,559 | 3.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,956 | 8,992 | 3.05 | +433 bearers (+5.1%) | Down 149 places |
| 2020 | #4,087 | 8,413 | 2.81 | -579 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 131 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 Sigler 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 | #3,956 | #4,087 | -3.3% |
| Count | 8,992 | 8,413 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 3.05 | 2.81 | -7.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sigler bearers went from 8,992 to 8,413 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 131 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,956 to #4,087.
FAQ
Sigler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sigler?
Name Census estimates that about 9,647 living Americans carry the surname Sigler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 35,530 residents.
How common is Sigler?
Sigler ranks #4,087 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.81 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 8,413 people with the surname Sigler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (9,647), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.81 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.81 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Sigler.
Has Sigler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sigler went from 8,992 recorded bearers to 8,413. That is a decrease of 579 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,956 to #4,087.
What does the Census say about the background of Sigler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sigler, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (9.3%) and Hispanic (7.1%). 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 Sigler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.2% (6,663 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sigler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.2%), Black (9.3%), Hispanic (7.1%). 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 Sigler (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 Sigler mean?
An occupational surname for a maker or seller of sigils, seals, or graven images. 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 Sigler (2.81 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 Sigler?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.