Sikora
An occupational surname referring to a woodcutter or lumberjack in Polish, Czech, and Slovak.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 6,512 Americans carry the last name Sikora. That puts it at #6,119 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.90 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 52,634 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sikora surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
6.5K
1 in 52,634
Census rank
#6,119
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
5.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 5,604 bearers of the surname Sikora in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.90 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6119th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sikora, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sikora
The surname Sikora is of Polish origin, deriving from the Polish word "sikora" which means "titmouse" or a small bird in the tit family. This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname for someone with bird-like characteristics or mannerisms.
The earliest known record of the Sikora surname dates back to the 15th century in Poland. There are mentions of individuals with this name in various historical records and documents from that period onwards.
One notable early bearer of the Sikora name was Jan Sikora, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He is recorded as having participated in several battles against the Swedes during the Polish-Swedish wars of that time.
Another historical figure with the Sikora surname was Wojciech Sikora, a Polish mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his work on calculating the positions of celestial bodies and for his contributions to the development of early astronomical instruments.
In the 18th century, there was a Polish painter named Franciszek Sikora, who was known for his religious-themed paintings and frescoes in churches throughout Poland.
During the 19th century, Józef Sikora was a prominent Polish writer and journalist who published numerous articles and essays on social and political issues of the time.
Andrzej Sikora, born in 1942, is a contemporary Polish film director and screenwriter who has directed several acclaimed movies, including "The Dress" and "The Reverse".
While the Sikora surname is predominantly found in Poland, it has also spread to other countries due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and origins can be traced back to the Polish language and its early use as a descriptive nickname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sikora
Among Census respondents with the surname Sikora, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Sikora bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Sikora surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0%
- Hispanic or Latino1.6%
- Two or more races1.0%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8%
- Black or African American0.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Sikora surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,812 | #6,119 | -5.3% |
| Count | 5,449 | 5,604 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 2.02 | 1.90 | -5.9% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Sikora bearers went from 5,449 to 5,604 (+2.8% change). The surname moved down 307 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,812 to #6,119.
FAQ
Sikora surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Sikora?
The surname Sikora holds position #6,119 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 6,512 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 1.90 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Sikora surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sikora, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.