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

Sirio, 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 Sirio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sirio in America

Sirio is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sirio surname appeared 150 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 Sirio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sirio 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 Sirio

The surname "SIRIO" is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Its roots can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century.

One possible derivation of the name is from the Italian word "sirio," meaning "serious" or "grave." It may have been used as a nickname for someone with a solemn or dignified demeanor. Alternatively, it could also be related to the Italian word "siriana," meaning "Syrian," suggesting a connection to the ancient region of Syria.

Early records of the surname "SIRIO" can be found in various historical documents, including parish registers and municipal archives from cities like Florence, Bologna, and Modena. One notable mention is found in a 1467 notarial act from Siena, where a certain "Giovanni di Sirio" is listed as a witness.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname "SIRIO" was Girolamo Sirio (1495-1563), a renowned humanist scholar and poet from Modena. His works, including a collection of Latin poems, were widely celebrated during the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual with the surname "SIRIO" was Vincenzo Sirio (1611-1677), a Baroque painter from Bologna. His works adorned several churches and palaces in Northern Italy, showcasing his skill in the style of the Bolognese School.

During the 18th century, the "SIRIO" surname gained recognition through the achievements of Giacomo Sirio (1730-1798), a distinguished architect from Florence. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Pitti Annex and the Chiesa di San Gaetano in Florence.

Another prominent figure was Carlo Sirio (1820-1892), a respected physician and professor of medicine at the University of Pisa. He made significant contributions to the field of pathology and authored several influential medical texts.

Throughout history, variations of the surname "SIRIO" have also been observed, such as "Sirii," "Siria," and "Siri," often reflecting regional dialects or spelling preferences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sirio

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

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

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