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

Sirianni, 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 Sirianni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sirianni in America

Sirianni is the 16420th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sirianni surname appeared 1,752 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sirianni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sirianni 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 Sirianni

The surname Sirianni is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Basilicata. It is derived from the Greek word "syriano," which means "Syrian" or "from Syria." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who either had ancestors from Syria or who had some connection to that region.

The earliest documented records of the name Sirianni can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Sorrento, located in the province of Naples. In these early records, the name was often spelled as "Sirianno" or "Siriagno," reflecting the regional dialect and variations in spelling that were common at the time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Sirianni was Giovanni Sirianni, a merchant and landowner who lived in Sorrento in the late 13th century. Records show that he was involved in trade with the nearby Amalfi Coast and other parts of the Mediterranean region.

Another notable figure with the name Sirianni was Antonio Sirianni, a Renaissance-era painter who was born in Naples around 1465. His works, which included religious frescoes and portraits, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 16th century, the name Sirianni appeared in several historical documents related to the Kingdom of Naples. For instance, a certain Gian Battista Sirianni was recorded as a member of the Neapolitan nobility and held the title of Baron of Castelcivita, a small town in the province of Salerno.

As the centuries passed, the Sirianni surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. One notable individual was Pasquale Sirianni, an Italian-American artist and sculptor who was born in Naples in 1871 and later immigrated to the United States. He is known for his work on several public monuments and sculptures in New York City and other parts of the country.

Another prominent figure with the surname Sirianni was Francesco Sirianni, an Italian lawyer and politician who was born in Potenza, Basilicata, in 1875. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was involved in various legal and political initiatives during the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Sirianni has been associated with individuals from various professions and backgrounds, including artists, merchants, nobility, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to southern Italy, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences that have shaped its legacy over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sirianni

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

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

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