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

Sisalima, 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 Sisalima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sisalima in America

Sisalima is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sisalima surname appeared 109 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 Sisalima.

The history of the last name Sisalima

The surname "SISALIMA" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin phrase "silva lima," which translates to "wooded hillside" or "forest slope." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked on a wooded hillside or in a forested area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SISALIMA" can be found in a document from the 11th century, which mentions a landowner named Guido SISALIMA in the region of Tuscany. It is possible that this individual or their ancestors acquired the name due to their association with a particular wooded area or hillside.

During the 13th century, a notable figure named Pietro SISALIMA was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Florence. He is believed to have played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the city during that time.

In the 15th century, a scholar and philosopher named Giovanni SISALIMA gained recognition for his writings on the principles of logic and reason. His works were widely studied and discussed among intellectual circles of the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual with the surname "SISALIMA" was Antonio SISALIMA, a skilled architect who lived in the 16th century. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the city of Rome, some of which still stand today as examples of Renaissance architecture.

The name "SISALIMA" can also be traced back to the small town of Sisalima, located in the Marche region of Italy. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, which itself may have been derived from the Latin phrase "silva lima" due to the town's proximity to a wooded hillside or forested area.

Throughout the centuries, the "SISALIMA" surname has been carried by numerous individuals, including artists, scholars, merchants, and landowners, contributing to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sisalima

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

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

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