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

Sikel, 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 Sikel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sikel in America

Sikel is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sikel surname appeared 102 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 Sikel.

The history of the last name Sikel

The surname "SIKEL" is believed to have originated in the region of Sicily, an island located in the Mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region of Italy. This name traces its roots back to the ancient Sicilian civilization, which flourished on the island from around the 8th century BC until the Roman conquest in the 3rd century BC.

The name "SIKEL" is derived from the ancient Greek term "Sikeloi," which was used to refer to the indigenous inhabitants of Sicily during the Greek colonization of the island. These ancient Sicilians were believed to be of Italic or Ligurian descent, and their language was closely related to the Italic languages spoken in mainland Italy.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name "SIKEL" can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides, who documented the Sicilian Expedition during the Peloponnesian War in the 5th century BC. Thucydides mentions the Sikeloi as one of the native peoples encountered by the Greek armies during their campaigns on the island.

In the Middle Ages, the name "SIKEL" appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly those related to the Norman conquest of Sicily in the 11th century. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Guglielmo Sikel, a prominent Norman nobleman who served as a military commander under King Roger II of Sicily in the 12th century.

Another notable figure with the surname "SIKEL" was Giovanni Sikel, a Sicilian scholar and writer who lived in the 15th century. He is best known for his work "De Rebus Siculis," a chronicle of Sicilian history and culture.

During the Renaissance period, the name "SIKEL" gained prominence among the intellectual and artistic circles of Italy. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Pietro Sikel, a renowned painter and sculptor who was born in Palermo, Sicily, in 1490. His works adorned many churches and palaces throughout Italy, and he is considered a significant figure in the development of the Mannerist style of art.

In the 18th century, there was a notable Sicilian writer and poet named Vincenzo Sikel, who was born in Messina in 1720. His poetry and literary works often celebrated the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of his native Sicily.

Over the centuries, the surname "SIKEL" has also been associated with various place names and locations within Sicily. For instance, the town of Sikelion (now known as Salemi) in the province of Trapani is believed to have derived its name from the ancient Sikeloi people who once inhabited the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sikel

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

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 Sikel 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.

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

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