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

Sisco, 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 Sisco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sisco in America

Sisco is the 4440th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sisco surname appeared 7,993 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Sisco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sisco 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 Sisco

The surname SISCO has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "fiscus," which referred to a basket or a woven container used for carrying goods. The name may have been initially given as a nickname or an occupational descriptor to individuals involved in trades that required the use of such baskets.

One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, where a certain Giovanni Sisco was recorded as a merchant in the year 1287. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various documents across different regions of Italy, including Florence and Naples. Records from this era indicate variations in the spelling, such as "Sischo" and "Siscone," reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the surname gained prominence with the rise of a notable Sisco family in the city of Genoa. They were known for their involvement in maritime trade and naval affairs. One of the most renowned members was Admiral Andrea Sisco, who lived from 1480 to 1548 and played a crucial role in the naval battles against the Ottoman Empire.

In the 16th century, the name SISCO was also found in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. A notable figure from this era was Giulio Sisco, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived from 1520 to 1591 and authored several influential works on metaphysics and ethics.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to spread across Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a prominent Sisco family established itself in the city of Palermo, Sicily. One of its members, Francesco Sisco (1738-1814), was a highly respected jurist and legal scholar who contributed significantly to the development of Sicilian law.

Another notable individual bearing the surname SISCO was the Italian painter and sculptor Giuseppe Sisco, who lived from 1675 to 1751. His works, which included religious altarpieces and portraits, adorned churches and galleries throughout Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.

While the surname SISCO has its roots firmly planted in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and various historical events. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sisco

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

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

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