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

Sih, 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 Sih surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sih in America

Sih is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sih surname appeared 131 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 Sih.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sih 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 Sih

The surname Sih is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the Middle Ages. It may have derived from the Old German word "sih," which means "filter" or "sieve." This suggests that the name could have been an occupational surname for someone who made or used sieves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sih can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a man named Henricus Sih, who lived in the region during that time period.

In the 13th century, there are records of a village called Syhe in Lower Saxony, which may have been named after a person with the surname Sih or a variation of it. This village name is likely related to the surname's origin.

During the 14th century, the name Sih appeared in various administrative records and documents across different regions of Germany. For instance, in 1347, a man named Johannes Sih was listed as a resident of the city of Cologne.

One notable figure with the surname Sih was Hans Sih, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century (c. 1480-1548). He is known for his religious paintings and woodcut illustrations, some of which can be found in churches and museums in Germany.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Johann Sih (1611-1677) was a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Leipzig. He wrote several influential works on philosophy and theology during his time.

Another individual of note was Carl Sih (1803-1872), a German architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the design and development of several cities in Prussia, including Berlin and Potsdam.

In the 19th century, a German composer and organist named August Sih (1818-1893) gained recognition for his compositions and performances. He served as the organist at various churches in Germany and composed numerous works for organ and choir.

The surname Sih has also been associated with various place names and locations in Germany, such as Sihlbach, a small town in Bavaria, and Sihlegrund, a district in the city of Stuttgart.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sih

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

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

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