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

Sigona, 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 Sigona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sigona in America

Sigona is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sigona surname appeared 307 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 Sigona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sigona 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 Sigona

The surname Sigona originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The earliest recorded instances of this name appear in historical documents from the region of Tuscany, specifically the city of Siena, during the 13th century.

The name Sigona is believed to have derived from the Latin word "signum," which means "sign" or "mark." This suggests that the surname may have been initially used to identify individuals who were associated with a specific sign, symbol, or emblem, potentially related to a trade or occupation.

One of the earliest known references to the Sigona surname can be found in the "Caleffo Vecchio," an ancient record book maintained by the Sienese Republic, dating back to the late 13th century. This document mentions several individuals bearing the Sigona name, including a certain Gherardo Sigona, who held a position of prominence in the city's government during that period.

In the 14th century, the Sigona family was well-established in Siena, with members actively involved in various aspects of civic life. Notably, Tommaso Sigona (1292-1357) was a renowned philosopher and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Siena and wrote extensively on topics such as logic and metaphysics.

During the Renaissance era, the Sigona name gained further prominence with the accomplishments of Andrea Sigona (1470-1528), a humanist scholar and poet. Born in Naples, Andrea Sigona was celebrated for his literary works and his contributions to the study of classical literature.

Another notable figure bearing the Sigona surname was Carlo Sigonio (1520-1584), a historian and scholar from Modena. He is renowned for his works on ancient Roman history and his influential writings on chronology and antiquities.

In the 17th century, the Sigona family maintained their presence in Tuscany, with some members migrating to other regions of Italy. One such individual was Giovanni Battista Sigona (1615-1687), a Jesuit priest and mathematician from Perugia, who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored several scientific treatises.

Over the centuries, the Sigona surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Signona, Sighona, and Siggiona, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where it was prevalent. Additionally, some families adopted compound surnames that incorporated Sigona, such as Sigona-Gatti or Sigona-Tosi, further diversifying the name's usage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sigona

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

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

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